Improving social connections for older LGBTQ+ adults
Official title: DP24-004, PRC Core: UCSF Prevention Research Center: Reducing social isolation among older LGBTQ+ adults
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10874973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help older LGBTQ+ adults feel less lonely and more connected by creating a center that will develop programs to bring people together and improve their overall health and happiness.
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 start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $999,852 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006806-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874973 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing social isolation or loneliness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community or who do not experience social isolation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the growing issue of loneliness and social isolation among older LGBTQ+ adults by establishing a Prevention Research Center at UCSF. The center will collaborate with public health experts to develop and implement evidence-based interventions that enhance social connectedness in community settings. By leveraging the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, the project seeks to adapt successful peer-support programs to better serve this population, ultimately improving their overall health and well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the social well-being and health outcomes of older LGBTQ+ adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing peer-support interventions for older adults, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.