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School 'Link Workers' could be the antidote to teen loneliness

NCT ID NCT07154225

Symptom relief Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a school-based program called social prescribing can help young people who feel lonely. Instead of medicine, a link worker helps them find activities and support in their community. About 215 students in England will either get this program or just a list of resources, and researchers will track their loneliness, mental health, and well-being for a year.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 215 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria 1. Schools: * A primary or secondary school willing to participate in INACT * In England * Have classes of pupils in eligible year groups to participate (Years 5, 7, 8) 2. Pupils and their parents/guardians: * Score 7 or above on the Good Childhood Index (indicating high loneliness) * Parents/guardians consent, and pupils assent, to get support Exclusion Criteria 1. Schools: * Private schools or sixth form/colleges * Specialist schools * Schools only offering alterative provision * Outside of England * Does not have classes of pupils in eligible year groups to participate (Years 4, 5, 7, 8) 2. Pupils and their parents/guardians: * Score below 7 on the Good Childhood Index (indicating low loneliness) * Parents/guardians do not consent, or pupils do not assent, to get support * Children and young people with severe learning disabilities who are unable to complete questionnaires

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Loneliness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Behavioural Science and Health, UCL

    London, United Kingdom

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