Community program to reduce loneliness in young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.