Can meditation curb loneliness in old age?

NCT ID NCT06872502

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-week mindfulness meditation program can reduce loneliness and improve overall well-being in adults aged 65 and older. Participants attend 12 guided sessions focusing on breathing, relaxation, and emotional awareness. Researchers compare them to a group on a waiting list to see if the practice brings measurable improvements in mood, social connection, and sleep.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-based meditation (Integral Meditation)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease loneliness and improve mental well-being in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may be modest, and not everyone finds meditation helpful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LONELINESS PSYCHOPHYSICAL WELL-BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pavia

Pavia, 27100, Italy

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