Therapy program for loneliness in older adults living alone
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a talk therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) designed to help older adults who live alone and feel lonely. The goal is to see if this program can reduce loneliness and improve well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You live at home (not in a nursing home or assisted living) and have been living at home for the past 6 months.
- You can speak and understand Chinese.
- You have been living alone for more than 1 year.
- You often feel lonely (a quick screening test will be used to check).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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