Can a meditation app cure loneliness in seniors?

NCT ID NCT05645835

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a digital meditation app can improve emotional well-being in lonely adults aged 60 and older. Participants use the app five days a week for six weeks. Brain scans and surveys measure changes in loneliness, anxiety, and stress.

What this could mean

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Active substance: digital meditation app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way to improve emotional well-being and reduce loneliness in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants. The app may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all older adults.

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DIGITAL INTERVENTION EEG EMOTIONS FMRI LONELINESS MEDITATION OLDER ADULTS

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Locations

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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