Community program to reduce loneliness in young adults
Tackling Youth Loneliness in Urban Areas: Measuring Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Community-based Intervention.
This study tests a community program with social activities to see if it can help reduce loneliness in young adults living in urban areas.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Queen Mary University of London Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (London and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06805136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a community-based program aimed at reducing loneliness among young and working-age adults in urban areas. It involves a mixed-methods two-arm randomized feasibility study where participants are assigned to either a community intervention with weekly social activities or a wait-list control group. The program focuses on fostering social interactions through community initiatives and online spaces, while also assessing the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Participants will undergo assessments at baseline, after 12 weeks, and 6 weeks post-intervention to measure outcomes related to loneliness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 20-40 who reside in London and report experiencing loneliness.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience frequent loneliness or reside outside of London may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve social connections and reduce feelings of loneliness among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based interventions aimed at reducing loneliness, indicating potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 20-40
* Reside in London
* Reports that they are some of the time or often lonely in response to a single questionnaire item ("How often do you feel lonely?)
* No prior interaction with the community-based intervention we are investigating
* Able to communicate in English sufficiently well to engage in qualitative interviews and complete the outcome measures and questionnaires.
* Available and willing to participate in the study for 18 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 20 or age \>40.
* Resides outside of London.
* Does not report frequent levels of loneliness ("hardly ever or never" in response to single questionnaire item).
* Previously attended any event or is an existing member of the community-based programme that is forming the intervention arm.
* Unable to communicate even with communication support.
* Planned unavailability for \>3 weeks during intervention and follow up periods.
* Participating in another research project related to loneliness.
* Reports current severe unstable health problems (mental or physical) or is deemed overburdened with respect to participating in research.
Where this trial is running
London and 1 other locations
- In the community in London, England — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Youth Resilience Unit, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London — London, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Lau
- Email: j.lau@qmul.ac.uk
- Phone: 020 7882 3850
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.