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Mindfulness may curb loneliness in seniors living alone

NCT ID NCT07711860

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chinese adults aged 65 to 75 years, 2. able to communicate and understand Cantonese (class will be held in Cantonese), 3. OAs with or without emigrant children, 4. feeling of loneliness (3-item UCLA ≥6) \[25\], and 5. living in public housing, reliant on pension, savings, or living in subvented housing. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acute or severe physical symptoms such as impaired mobility, COPD or respiratory failure, uncontrolled epilepsy, and severe chronic pain syndrome, 2. Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT)\< 6 \[26\], 3. met DSM-V TR criteria for treated or untreated major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, cyclothymic disorder and/or on regular medication treatment, 4. have significant suicidal risk, and 5. previous experience in instructor-led mindfulness training within the half year prior to the commencement of the study.

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Loneliness Quality of life Sleep quality Stress

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  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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