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Loneliness study tests community referrals for seniors

NCT ID NCT06616935

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Northampton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether referring adults aged 65 and over to local community activities after reablement care can lower their risk of loneliness. Researchers compared in-person activities with online ones in 30 participants. The goal was to see if a full-scale trial is possible and which approach works better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Past and current patients of the team aged 65years and over retrieved from 12months up to the month of recruitment (August 2023 to September 2024). * Patients who have had at least three hospital admissions and three admissions to the team. * Patients whose admissions resulted or will result in being discharged with no further action. * Patients identified as at loneliness risk by a score of 3 or more on the De Jon Loneliness Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients of the team who will be discharged with planned care package or family support. * Patients of the team who lack mental capacity.

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Loneliness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Intermediate Care Team

    Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8TD, United Kingdom

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