Coaching program aims to combat loneliness and suicide in seniors
NCT ID NCT05745493
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a coaching program called Social Engage Coaching for adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely and have had thoughts of suicide. The program involves up to 10 one-on-one sessions with a trained coach to help build social connections. Researchers measured loneliness, satisfaction with social activities, time in conversations, and time spent outside the home using smartphone surveys and audio sensing. The study included 29 participants and was completed.
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Active substance
Social Engage Coaching (behavioral coaching program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this coaching program could offer a practical way to reduce loneliness and suicide risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, completed study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires active participation and may not work for those with severe cognitive or hearing issues.
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States