Can a friendly phone call lift seniors out of depression? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06257095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an 8-week social engagement program for seniors who have recently left Adult Protective Services after experiencing elder abuse or self-neglect. The program pairs each senior with a trained student volunteer who makes weekly calls to reduce loneliness and depression. Researchers will track changes in social support, loneliness, and depression using standard questionnaires.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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