Mindfulness may curb loneliness in seniors living alone
NCT ID NCT07711860
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a 12-week mindfulness program can reduce loneliness, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in Chinese adults aged 65–75 who feel lonely. Participants receive eight mindfulness lessons, texts, and phone calls, while a control group attends health education sessions. The study primarily checks if the program is feasible and acceptable, with secondary measures of loneliness, sleep, and stress.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) consisting of eight lessons, seven instant messages, and four phone calls over 12 weeks
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to reduce loneliness and improve well-being in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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