How social isolation affects aging health in schizophrenia
Official title: The impact of social isolation on aging health in schizophrenia
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11383120 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This research looks at how being isolated socially might influence health and aging in people with schizophrenia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $430,739 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH128971-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383120 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with schizophrenia or related disorders who have long-term follow-up data and can participate in a multinational study.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to or interest in long-term observational follow-up may not benefit.
What this research studies
People living with schizophrenia often face early aging and higher rates of health problems. This study will combine data from US and European sites to see whether social isolation accelerates aging and worsens medical conditions in this group. Researchers will analyze long-term health data, lifestyle factors, and biological markers to understand connections between isolation, aging, and health outcomes. The goal is to identify mechanisms and potential points for intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide interventions to reduce isolation and improve aging-related health in people with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests social factors influence health, but this multinational approach with deep phenotyping is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reichenberg, Abraham — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Reichenberg, Abraham
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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.