Parkinson's loneliness study tests social prescription as a remedy
NCT ID NCT06447207
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 'social prescription' program can reduce loneliness in people with Parkinson's disease who already attend group exercise classes. About 40 participants who feel lonely will work with an occupational therapist to choose from 11 social activities, like spending time with animals or joining community groups. The goal is to see if this approach improves feelings of loneliness and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Have a diagnosis of Parkinson Disease * Have participated in at least one exercise class or support group in the last year * Scored ≥5/9 on the UCLA 3-item Loneliness Scale during pre-screening * Agree to participate in a 6-month program including a social prescription and six visits with an occupational therapist or occupational therapy doctoral student Exclusion Criteria: * Have ever been diagnosed with dementia * Not fluent in English
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, United States
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