Nurse-led mind–body program for older adults in long-term care
The Effects of Mind-Body Intervention Versus Befriending Intervention on Loneliness for Older Adults in Long-term Care: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This project will test a nurse-led mind–body program versus befriending to see if it reduces loneliness in Cantonese-speaking long-term care residents aged 60 and older.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hong Kong and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06932731 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Older adults living in long-term care in Hong Kong will be assigned to receive either a nurse-led mind–body intervention or a befriending intervention. The interventions are delivered within the long-term care setting and outcomes are compared between groups. The primary outcome is loneliness, with secondary outcomes including quality of life, depression, and level of mindfulness measured using validated scales. Participants must be Cantonese-speaking residents aged 60 or above who are mentally competent and able to provide written consent.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Long-term care residents in Hong Kong aged 60 or older who speak Cantonese, are mentally competent (AMT >6), can read and write Chinese, and can provide written consent.
Not a fit: People who have practiced mindfulness weekly or more in the past six months or who have acute psychiatric illness, severe sensory impairment, or other serious medical conditions that prevent participation are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce loneliness and improve quality of life, mood, and mindfulness for long-term care residents.
How similar studies have performed: Mind–body practices have shown benefits for wellbeing in chronic disease and community-dwelling older adults, but evidence for reducing loneliness specifically in long-term care residents is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Long-term care residents aged 60 or above * Communicable in Cantonese/Chinese * Mentally competent (Abbreviated Mental Test score \>6) * Could read, write and understand Chinese language * Able to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Have regular practice of mindfulness once a week or more during the past 6 months * Have any other contraindication or severe comorbidity that may limit their full participation (e.g. acute psychiatric conditions, severe hearing, vision impairment, or severe medical condition etc).
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong and 1 other locations
- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Not_yet_recruiting)
- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Cheuk Yan Szeto, MScN
- Email: jodies@connect.hku.hk
- Phone: +85236536780
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.