Clinical trials
Loneliness clinical trials
Below are recruiting loneliness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 51 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07005817Enrolling by invitation
Social media study for young adults' health
This study looks at how social media use affects health in young adults. If you use social media, have a smartphone, and belong to certain groups with higher health risks, you may be able to join.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–29 - NCT07471529Recruiting
Social support app for psychotherapy patients
This trial tests a smartphone app that helps you get social support while you wait for outpatient therapy. It is for people with mild to moderate depression who are not starting therapy right away.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–70 - NCT07333027Recruiting
Loneliness in depression treatment study
This study looks at how loneliness affects people hospitalized for depression. It may help researchers understand how to better support recovery.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06805136Recruiting
Community program to reduce loneliness in London
This study tests a community program designed to help people in London build social connections and feel less lonely. If you are an adult aged 20-40 who feels lonely sometimes or often, this program might be a good fit for you.
LondonAges 20–40 - NCT07218965Recruiting
Farm family connection study for lonely adults
This study tests if a program that helps build strong relationships can reduce loneliness in adults living in farming areas. You might be eligible if you feel lonely and live in an agricultural community.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06446414Enrolling by invitation
Provincial Scale-Up of Choose to Move Program
This trial looks at how well the Choose to Move (CTM) program works when it is expanded across a province. Researchers want to see if it helps older adults stay active and whether the program is being delivered as planned.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07188467Recruiting
Stress and well-being support for international students
This study tests a self-help program called 'SH+' designed to reduce stress and improve well-being in international students at The New School. If you are an international student feeling at least mildly distressed, this program may help you develop coping skills.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07182019Recruiting
Connecting families to fight loneliness in dementia
This study tests a program that helps people with dementia and their loved ones stay in touch through video calls. It aims to reduce social isolation and improve well-being.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT07147712Recruiting
Well-being and social connections for university students
This study tests a program to help university students feel better and build stronger social connections. It involves group sessions over 6 weeks.
Padova, PadovaAges 18 years+ - NCT06671925Recruiting
Support program for chronic pain and loneliness in older adults
This trial tests a program led by community health workers to help older adults manage chronic pain and reduce loneliness. It aims to improve your well-being through support and guidance.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT07473791Recruiting
Social media diet study for university students
This trial tests whether reducing social media use can improve psychological well-being in university students. You will be asked to limit your social media time and track your screen usage over 4 weeks.
Gümüşhane, Gümüşhane ProvinceAges 17–25 - NCT06441136Recruiting
Study on age-related voice changes and social life
This trial studies how age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) affect social interactions and daily life. You may be eligible if you have thinning of the vocal cords and can complete voice assessments and questionnaires.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT06473935Recruiting
Maternal well-being study for first-time mothers
This study follows first-time mothers from the last months of pregnancy until 18 months after childbirth to understand and support maternal well-being. You will be asked to fill out questionnaires and attend check-ins during this time.
MilanAges Any age - NCT06510439Recruiting
Need to be Needed (N2BN) study for adults with mood or thought disorders
This study is testing a program to help adults with mood or thought disorders (like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) who feel lonely. The program focuses on building connections and a sense of purpose.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06517615Recruiting
Nurse home visits for older adults living alone
This study tests whether a nurse visiting you at home and providing health education can help older adults who live alone. If you are 65 or older and already get home care, you might be able to join.
KastamonuAges 65–95 - NCT06633146Recruiting
Stroke rehab in nature settings
This trial tests if stroke recovery exercises in natural environments can help improve your rehabilitation. It is for people who have had a recent stroke.
LahtiAges 18 years+ - NCT06770075Recruiting
Brightline: testing a wellness app for college students
This study tests a smartphone app that may help students track and improve their mental well-being. Over 6 months, you will wear a device that monitors things like activity and sleep, and use a simple app to check in on your mood. It's designed for full-time undergraduates who do not have a current mental health condition and are not receiving mental health treatment.
SingaporeAges 18–25 - NCT06899308Recruiting
Health check for university students
This study checks the health of students at two universities in Germany. It uses online surveys and interviews to monitor well-being over time.
BremenAges 18 years+ - NCT07029334Recruiting
Effectiveness of Social Prescribing
This study looks at how well social prescribing works. Social prescribing connects you with community activities or support to improve your health and well-being. Everyone who takes part in the social prescribing program can join this evaluation.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07069179Recruiting
Choose to Move replacement study for older adults
This study tests a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) designed for older adults. It looks at how well activity coaches and healthcare referral partners can help people get active.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07123298Recruiting
Program to help older adults feel less alone at home
This study tests a program called CAPABLE Care + Connect that helps older adults who feel lonely or isolated and have trouble with daily activities at home. It connects them with support to feel more capable and less alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50 years+ - NCT07152652Recruiting
Stress and therapy study for university students
This study looks at how stress affects your body and mind, and how therapy can help. It is for students at the University of Helsinki.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 1.5 years+ - NCT07305701Recruiting
Study on Medical Students' Mental Health
This study follows first-year health students at the University of Orléans to understand their mental health over time. It aims to find ways to support students' well-being during their studies.
Orléans, LoiretAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for loneliness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 51 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.