Clinical trials
Loneliness clinical trials
Below are recruiting loneliness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 55 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07708844Recruiting
Connecting older adults to reduce loneliness
This study tests a program to help older adults who feel lonely connect with others. It aims to see if structured activities can improve well-being.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06658795Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help older adults with depression and loneliness?
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can reduce loneliness in older adults with depression. It involves wearing a headband during sessions and comparing results to a placebo group.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 60–80 - NCT07644416Recruiting
Virtual Reality Travel to Help Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults
This study uses virtual reality (VR)—a computer technology that lets you experience travel and places from your home—to help older adults feel less lonely. Researchers want to see if taking virtual trips can improve how connected and happy people feel.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT07543653Recruiting
Testing ways to reduce loneliness in young Chinese adults
This study tests different approaches to help young adults (ages 18–30) who feel lonely. Researchers want to see which methods work best to help people feel more connected.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–30 - NCT07418437Enrolling by invitation
Loneliness help for cancer survivors
This study tests a program to help reduce loneliness in people who have had cancer. You may be able to join if you often feel lonely and are not currently in a hospital or nursing home.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06829758Recruiting
Community program to help older adults feeling lonely
This study tests a group program designed to reduce loneliness and social isolation in people over 65 who live alone. It aims to help you connect with others and feel better.
Santa Cruz de La PalmaAges 65 years+ - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07123064Recruiting
Helping Lonely Older Adults in Poverty
This study tests a program designed to help older adults who feel lonely and live in poverty. It offers support to reduce loneliness and improve well-being.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07107906Recruiting
CONNECT program: group telehealth to reduce loneliness in adults 55+
This trial tests a group-based telehealth program called CONNECT, which aims to reduce loneliness, social isolation, and mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression in adults aged 55 and older. You'll join online group sessions instead of in-person programs, making it easier to connect from home.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 55 years+ - NCT07095582Recruiting
Online therapy with extra tools for depression and anxiety
This study adds extra content to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy to see if it helps people manage depression and anxiety better. You can participate from home if you live in Saskatchewan and are 18 or older.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07021872Recruiting
Reducing loneliness in older adults by boosting positive feelings
This trial tests a program to help older adults feel less lonely by increasing positive emotions. If you are 65 or older, speak Cantonese, and sometimes feel lonely, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06919094Recruiting
Virtual club to reduce loneliness in older adults
This trial tests whether a virtual life story club can help older adults feel less lonely and more engaged. You would meet with others online to share memories and stories.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT06521099Recruiting
A new method to help adults cope with loneliness
This study tests a new approach to reduce loneliness in adults. It may help you if you feel lonely and do not have certain health conditions.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06458335Recruiting
Treating opioid use and loneliness
This study tests a program to help people with opioid use disorder who also feel lonely. It aims to see if treating both together can improve your health and wellbeing.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07863583Recruiting
Social connection group for older adults in subsidized housing
This study tests a program that brings older adults together in their housing community to build social connections. It may help reduce loneliness and improve well-being, and you could participate as a general resident or help lead the group.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 62 years+ - NCT07789080Recruiting
Exercise program for older women living alone
This study tests a fitness program designed for women aged 75 and older who live alone. The goal is to see if regular exercise can improve their quality of life, independence, and overall well-being.
Oslo, OsloAges 75–100 - NCT07762066Recruiting
Peer support to reduce loneliness and depression in older gay and bisexual men with HIV
This study tests whether meeting with a trained peer supporter can help reduce loneliness and depression in older gay and bisexual men living with HIV. You will be paired with someone who has similar experiences, and together you'll work on building connections and improving your mood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT07689526Recruiting
BabaCare: Testing a Care Copilot
This study tests a smartphone app called Baba that helps people who live alone and feel exhausted. It aims to see if the app can make daily life easier and reduce feelings of burnout.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT07696650Recruiting
Choose to Move Replacement Ready study
This study looks at a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) for older adults and the people who help them get active. It tests how well the program works for activity coaches, participants, and healthcare referral partners.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07669805Recruiting
Mindfulness and lifestyle program for older adults
This study tests a program that combines mindfulness practices and lifestyle changes to improve well-being in adults aged 55 and older. It may help reduce loneliness and support mental health.
Hualien City, TaiwanAges 55 years+ - NCT07639697Recruiting
Stress Training via Phone for Young Adults
This study tests a phone-based program to help young adults (ages 18–30) manage stress. You'll use a smartphone app and wear a small monitor for 14 days to see if guided training can help you feel better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–30 - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07581171Recruiting
Intergenerational Mentoring Program for Youth and Older Adults
This study brings together older adults and young people (ages 12–21) whose parents have mental health challenges. The goal is to create supportive friendships between generations and reduce loneliness and isolation for both groups.
HamburgAges 12 years+ - NCT07536360Enrolling by invitation
Music Therapy for Emotional Health in Nursing Homes
This study tests whether group music therapy sessions can improve emotional well-being and mood in older adults living in long-term care facilities. You would attend group music sessions and answer some questions about how you're feeling.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for loneliness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 55 recruiting loneliness studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a loneliness trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a loneliness trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.