NCT07021872 Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Enhancing Positive Affect
| NCT ID | NCT07021872 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Education University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Loneliness |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 276 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-11-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 276 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-30.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two psychosocial interventions-Tele-Positive Affect (Tele-PA) and Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA)-compared to active control (telephone-delivered friendly visit, Tele-FV) in reducing loneliness among older adults in Hong Kong.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged 65 years or older * proficiency in Cantonese (over telephone) * experiencing loneliness (defined as a score of ≥ 6 on the 3-item UCLA Loneliness Scale) Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairments * psychiatric disorders, learning disabilities, or active suicidal ideation * currently participating in other psychotherapy or psychosocial interventions aimed at enhancing well-being
Contact & Investigator
Da Jiang, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
The Education University of Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07021872 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Loneliness. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07021872 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07021872 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at djiang@eduhk.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07021872 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07021872 clinical trial?
NCT07021872 is sponsored by Education University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Da Jiang, PhD at The Education University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 276 participants.