New study tests if talking to strangers can beat loneliness
NCT ID NCT07005817
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether encouraging young adults (ages 18-29) to have more in-person conversations with people they don't know well can help reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation. About 1,900 participants will use a smartphone app to track their location and answer surveys over 6 weeks. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders making social connections.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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