Building social connections for older LGBTQ+ adults
DP24-004, PRC Core: UCSF Prevention Research Center: Reducing social isolation among older LGBTQ+ adults
UCSF will bring proven peer-support and community programs to help older LGBTQ+ adults feel less lonely and more connected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136807 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join peer-led groups and community activities that are being adapted specifically for older LGBTQ+ adults by UCSF and local partners. Community organizations will help shape the programs so they fit what older LGBTQ+ people in your area want and need. Staff will keep track of attendance, ask for participant feedback, and monitor changes in how connected and supported people feel. Successful approaches will be shared with other community groups so more older LGBTQ+ adults can access them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are older LGBTQ+ adults who feel socially isolated or lonely and are willing to join peer-support or community activities.
Not a fit: People who are not LGBTQ+, are much younger, are unable to join community activities, or need intensive clinical care for severe mental health conditions may not benefit from these programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce loneliness, improve emotional wellbeing, and increase access to safe, affirming community supports for older LGBTQ+ adults.
How similar studies have performed: Similar peer-support interventions have shown benefits in research settings, though widespread community scale-up has been limited.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.