Plain-English translation of NCT07107906 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing The CONNECT Program, a new group-based mental health program delivered by phone or video for adults aged 55 and older. The CONNECT Program uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, combined with self-compassion and aging-wellness approaches, to help reduce loneliness, social isolation, depression, and anxiety. A smaller pilot study showed promising early results, and this larger trial will confirm whether it really works.
Many older adults experience loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges like depression and anxiety, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, up to 70% of older adults with these concerns don't access mental health services due to barriers or lack of awareness. This trial aims to bridge that gap by testing whether a program offered through community organizations and delivered via phone or video can provide accessible support.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive The CONNECT Program during the first 6 weeks (attending group sessions by phone or video), then participate in regular community programs during the second 6 weeks. The other group will do the reverse — regular community programs first, then The CONNECT Program. The entire study lasts about 12 weeks, and you'll share information about your mood, loneliness, and well-being at different time points.
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