Smartphone help for loneliness in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone program that uses friendly chat conversations and helpful tools to reduce loneliness in older adults. The program may help you feel more connected and less isolated.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You live in Hong Kong (not in a nursing home or residential care)
- You speak Cantonese as your main language
- You often feel lonely or isolated
- You have a smartphone or are willing to use a study-provided phone
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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