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Brain training with positive images may ease loneliness

NCT ID NCT06521099

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-session computer program that pairs social images with positive pictures can reduce loneliness in adults. 136 participants will complete tasks and questionnaires over three weeks. The goal is to see if this simple training changes how people feel about social situations and lowers loneliness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Evaluative conditioning with positive stimuli
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug method to help adults feel less lonely and improve their mood.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 136 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or temporary.

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LONELINESS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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