Mindfulness vs. friendship: which fights loneliness better in nursing homes?
NCT ID NCT06932731
First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study compares a nurse-led mind-body program (including mindful breathing, stretching, and movement) to a befriending intervention for reducing loneliness in older adults living in long-term care. 120 residents aged 60 and older who can communicate in Cantonese/Chinese will participate in 5 group sessions. The goal is to see if mind-body practices can improve loneliness, quality of life, depression, and mindfulness more than simply spending time with others.
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School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
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What this could mean
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Active substance
mind-body intervention (mindful breathing, body scan, stretching, mindful movement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease loneliness and improve quality of life for older adults in care homes.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (120 people) comparing two active interventions, so any difference may be small. Results may not apply to all care settings.
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