Can a Peer-Led program break the cycle of social isolation in veterans?

NCT ID NCT06467214

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called CONNECTED, designed to help veterans who feel socially isolated. The program involves peer support, counseling, and help finding social resources, all delivered by video over 8 weeks. Researchers will compare it to weekly friendly check-ins to see which approach better reduces isolation and loneliness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: CONNECTED (peer-led social support program)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a practical way to reduce social isolation and improve well-being among veterans.
What could go wrong: This is a single-site trial with 264 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention requires active participation, which may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SOCIAL ISOLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States

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