Community intervention to reduce loneliness in older adults
Official title: Effectiveness of a Community Intervention in Reducing the Feeling of Unwanted Loneliness, Social Risk, and Social Isolation in the Population Over 65 Years Old in La Palma, Focusing on Healthy Habits, Sleep Hygiene, and Digital Literacy
Run by Servicio Canario de Salud · NCT06829758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program to see if it can help older adults living alone in La Palma feel less lonely and improve their overall health by boosting social connections and teaching healthy habits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Servicio Canario de Salud Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Santa Cruz de La Palma) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06829758 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 and older who live alone and are identified as socially at risk or isolated.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with moderate to severe cognitive decline or those unable to participate in group interactions due to hearing deficits may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to address unwanted loneliness among individuals over 65 years old who live alone and are socially isolated in La Palma. The program includes a multidimensional approach that enhances social interactions, improves social skills, promotes self-care, and educates participants on healthy habits and sleep hygiene. By measuring the impact of these interventions, the study seeks to determine their effectiveness in reducing feelings of loneliness and improving overall health management in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the quality of life for older adults by reducing loneliness and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with community-based interventions aimed at reducing loneliness in older adults, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People over the age of 65 and living alone * Nursing diagnosis of social risk * Nursing diagnosis of social isolation Exclusion Criteria: * presenting moderate/severe cognitive decline or Pfeiffer scores above 6 * individuals with uncorrected hearing deficits that hinder group interaction * participants not subjected to the pre- and post-interventions measurements * participants that do not take part in at least four of the five sessions scheduled
Where it's running
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La Palma Health Area. Canary Islands Health Service.
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alba Francisco-Sánchez, Nursing Specialist — Atención Primaria. Área de Salud de La Palma. Servicio Canario de Salud
- Study coordinator: Alba Francisco-Sánchez, Nursing Specialist
- Email: afrasanb@gobiernodecanarias.org
- Phone: 34922479460
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.