New study tests if volunteering can cure loneliness in people with mental illness
NCT ID NCT06510439
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests a program called 'Need to be Needed' for adults with serious mental illness who feel lonely or isolated. Participants will either volunteer with weekly support or receive non-directive listening. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness, social connections, and well-being over 6 months.
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RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
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