Loneliness

This study tests whether a leadership training program can help National Guard leaders better support their team's mental health. About 5,400 Guard members, leaders, and their spouses will take part. The training includes a one-hour online course, a behavior tracking exercise, an…

Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether a smartphone app with three Cantonese-speaking conversational companions can ease loneliness in adults aged 60 and older. Seventy-two participants who report at least moderate loneliness use the app for four weeks, then continue with a…

Researchers at Korea University are testing an 8-week group social skills training program for young adults aged 19 to 34 who report loneliness and difficulty in social situations. The program combines weekly 120-minute face-to-face sessions with a web platform for practice betwe…

This trial tests whether a group program called mental time travel can reduce loneliness and improve well-being in adults aged 65 and older. Over eight sessions, participants use techniques like reminiscence, imagery rescripting, and positive future thinking to update their belie…

This trial tests whether a 12-week Latin dance program—featuring Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive—can improve psychological health in primary school children aged 6 to 12. Participants are randomly assigned to either the dance program or regular physical education classes. Researchers wi…

This study tests whether a nurse-led program delivered via WhatsApp, using a digital booklet on sleep hygiene and relaxation, can improve sleep in older adults who feel lonely and have insomnia. Participants are randomly assigned to either the WISE program or usual care. The tria…

This pilot study tests whether a 12-week mindfulness program can reduce loneliness, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in Chinese adults aged 65–75 who feel lonely. Participants receive eight mindfulness lessons, texts, and phone calls, while a control group attends health …

This study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can reduce feelings of loneliness and unresolved grief. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity during a facial emotion recognition task and track social connectedness o…

This study tests an 8-week group program that combines mindfulness, gentle movement, breathing exercises, healthy eating tips, and art activities for adults aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate depression or loneliness. The goal is to see if the program improves mood, reduces …

This study tests whether a mobile app called SocialRx, which recommends personalized arts and cultural activities, can improve depression, anxiety, and loneliness in teens aged 15-18. About 230 teens with depression or anxiety will either use the app for a year or continue their …

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study explores whether listening to music alone can reduce loneliness and increase feelings of social connection in adults over 70. Researchers will first interview participants to learn which types of music are most helpful, then test those music selections in a controlled …

This study tests whether a 5-week nostalgia program can reduce loneliness in older adults living in the community. 294 participants aged 60+ in Hong Kong will join small group sessions using music, photos, and meaningful objects to spark positive memories. The goal is to see if t…

This study will follow 45,000 university students over three years to understand how financial struggles, housing issues, and loneliness affect their mental health and whether they seek help. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and life circumstances.…

This study will follow 300 older adults (70+) who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) for one year to see if feeling lonely makes them more likely to develop dementia. Researchers will track who progresses from MCI to dementia and compare loneliness levels. The goal is to unders…