Phone therapy aims to combat loneliness in hong Kong's poor elderly
NCT ID NCT07123064
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 8-week telephone program combining mindfulness and social connection exercises can reduce loneliness in older adults (65+) living in poverty in Hong Kong. Over 1,300 participants will be assigned to the program or a control group. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach improves emotional well-being and sleep quality.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephone-delivered mindfulness and SOLUS-D program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to ease loneliness and improve well-being for older adults in poverty.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or cure. Results may not apply outside Hong Kong, and benefits may be modest or short-lived.
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The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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