Mindfulness app study for loneliness in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone-based mindfulness program designed to reduce loneliness in older adults. If you are 65+, speak Cantonese, own a smartphone, and often feel lonely, you may be eligible to join.
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Who can take part
- Age 65 or older
- Own a smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- Speak Cantonese
- Feel lonely (score of 6 or more on a loneliness test)
- Not have serious memory problems, mental illness, or be at risk of suicide
- Not have had therapy or counseling in the past year
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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