Exploring social disconnection and loneliness in veterans with schizophrenia using digital tools
A Multimethod Approach of Social Disconnection in Schizophrenia: Leveraging Digital Phenotyping, Social Network Analyses, and Neuroimaging
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-10921837
This study is looking at how feeling lonely and disconnected affects veterans with schizophrenia, using smartphones to gather information about their daily social interactions and emotions, with the hope of finding better ways to help them connect with others.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10921837 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social disconnection and loneliness affect veterans with schizophrenia by utilizing digital tools like smartphones for real-time data collection. It aims to understand the complexities of social interactions and feelings of isolation in everyday life, moving beyond traditional clinical assessments. By analyzing social connections and emotional states through digital phenotyping and neuroimaging, the study seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms of social disability, which could lead to more effective treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience social disconnection and loneliness.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not experience significant social disconnection or loneliness may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that enhance social functioning and reduce feelings of loneliness in veterans with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital phenotyping to assess mental health conditions, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ABPLANALP, SAMUEL JOSEPH — VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: ABPLANALP, SAMUEL JOSEPH
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.