Structured social activities to help older adults overcome loneliness

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 interventional study assigns adults aged 55 and older who report loneliness to participate in a personalized plan of community activities for six months, aiming for at least 2 hours of engagement weekly. Participants work with a community coordinator to select activities, which can be in-person or virtual, and complete surveys at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months to measure loneliness. The trial uses self-reported loneliness as the primary outcome and explores how structured social engagement may impact emotional well-being and perceived social connectedness in later life.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 55 years of age or older attending an outpatient visit at an Endeavor Health primary care practice site in Evanston, IL.;
* Screened positive for loneliness (often, some of the time, or occasionally) using the one-item Loneliness Screener;
* Able to provide informed consent for study participation;
* Speaks and understands English language.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prisoners, pregnant women, children
* Persons those who are determined to be unable to provide consent
* Non-English speakers

Where it's running

• Research Institute
  Evanston, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Susan G Fisher, PhD — Endeavor Health
• Study coordinator: Susan G. Fisher, MS, PhD
• Email: Susan.Fisher@EndeavorHealth.org
• Phone: 224-364-7312

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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.