Can weekly meetups between lonely seniors and at-risk kids help both?
NCT ID NCT05551234
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether regular, supervised meetings between socially isolated seniors (65+) and disadvantaged children (kindergarten to elementary school) can reduce loneliness in seniors and improve children's school behavior. Over 7 months, pairs meet weekly for 1.5 hours, with activities chosen by the senior or a facilitator. Researchers measure loneliness in seniors and behavioral changes in children using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- regular intergenerational meetings
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to ease social isolation in seniors and support children's social development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The benefits may be modest or not last beyond the program.
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Locations
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Institut Claude Pompidou
Nice, 06100, France
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