Telephone support program to reduce loneliness in elderly people
Impact of the HELPeN Telecare Program on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Community-dwelling Elders: Randomized Control Trial
This study is testing a year-long phone support program to see if it can help older adults feel less lonely and more connected.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lorca, Murcia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05644288 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the HELPeN Program, a 12-month telephone telenursing intervention aimed at reducing social isolation among community-dwelling elderly individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the intervention or standard care, with assessments conducted at multiple time points to measure changes in social isolation, loneliness, quality of life, mental health, and functional capacity. The program targets individuals over 65 years old with low perceived social support, utilizing nursing professionals for participant selection and support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling elderly individuals over 65 years old with low perceived social support.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those who do not speak Spanish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for elderly individuals experiencing social isolation.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar telenursing interventions aimed at reducing loneliness in elderly populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * score \< 32 (Low perceived social support with the DUFSS scale) * Residence in the community Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment (8-10 errors on the Pfeiffer test) * Non Spanish speakers * Failure to consent to the study
Where this trial is running
Lorca, Murcia
- Healthcare Area III. Region of Murcia — Lorca, Murcia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: César Leal-Costa, RN, PhD — Universidad de Murcia
- Study coordinator: María J Hernández-López, RN, MsC
- Email: mariaj.hernandez34@carm.es
- Phone: +34 968489191
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.