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-11551515 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly look at how being socially isolated might influence aging and health in people with schizophrenia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
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| 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) | $32,786 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH128971-05S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11551515 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or related disorders who are experiencing social isolation and aging-related health concerns.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without schizophrenia or those not experiencing social isolation may not directly benefit from these findings.
What this research studies
This project follows people with schizophrenia as they age to see how social isolation could influence later-life health. Researchers will combine data from the US and Europe to study long-term health outcomes and aging-related conditions in this population. The study will use information about social contact, lifestyle, body measurements, and biological markers to understand connections between isolation and aging in schizophrenia. Findings could help identify ways to reduce health risks and improve quality of life for patients as they grow older.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to new strategies to support social connectedness and healthier aging for people with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests social factors influence aging and health, but this project aims to confirm and extend those links specifically in schizophrenia across international sites.
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.