Can a simple program ease prolonged grief in seniors?
NCT ID NCT07433101
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests three different grief support programs for older adults who have lost a loved one. The programs range from a single education session with text reminders to a digital self-help course and moderated support groups. Researchers will measure whether these programs reduce symptoms of prolonged grief, depression, and anxiety over six months. The goal is to find a cost-effective way to help seniors cope with loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- grief support programs (psychoeducation, self-help, and moderated groups)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide simple, low-cost ways to help older adults cope with grief and reduce the risk of prolonged grief disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study that has not yet started. The interventions are brief and may not be enough for severe grief. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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InLuto Association
Lisbon, Portugal
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