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New treatment option for Social Isolation
Official title Increasing Veterans' Social Engagement and Connectedness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06467214
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Social isolation is a negative social determinant of health that affects 1-in-5 adults in the U.S. and 43% of Veterans.
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Eligible participants for Aim 1 \& Aim 2
- Must be Veterans at the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center or its Community-Based Outpatient Clinics who had a primary care encounter in the...
- Veteran obtained a score 12, indicating social isolation, on the Lubben Social Isolation Scale (LSNS-6), a validated, 6-item social isolation...
You likely can't join if
- For Aim 1 and Aim 2, the investigators will exclude Veterans with
- Active suicidal ideation needing immediate mental health treatment
- severe cognitive, hearing or speech impairment,
- current exacerbation of severe psychiatric symptoms (e.g., active psychosis), or
- severe illness that makes study participation not feasible.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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