NCT05524597 Writing About Experiences and Health in Older Adults II
| NCT ID | NCT05524597 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Condition | Social Psychology |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-13 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06 |
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.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-13 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.
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Brief Summary
UCLA researchers looking for healthy older adults (aged 65+) to participate in a study investigating how writing about experiences can affect your brain and body. Once a week for 6 weeks, participants will write about their experiences and fill out online questionnaires. Participants will also come to the UCLA campus to complete a neuroimaging session (fMRI), provide a blood spot sample, and fill out questionnaires 2 times: once prior to the 6-week writing period and once immediately after the 6-week writing period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults age 65 years and older Exclusion Criteria: 1. current smokers 2. active, uncontrolled medical disorders 3. chronic infection (e.g., Hepatitis C, HIV) 4. use of certain medications (steroid use, opioid use) 5. psychiatric disorders (e.g., current major depression, bipolar disorder) 6. body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 7. left-handed 8. claustrophobic 9. metal in body Other exclusion criteria may apply.
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05524597 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Social Psychology. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05524597 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT05524597 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05524597 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at neisenbe@ucla.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05524597 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05524597 clinical trial?
NCT05524597 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.