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Behavioural Intervention

Intergenerational vs Same-Generation Peer Support for Social Isolation in Older Adults (SIL Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measure at baseline, at 12 weeks (primary outcome) and 24 weeks (sustainability)
Awards & highlights

SIL Trial Summary

This trial seeks to combat social isolation & loneliness in older adults using intergenerational peer support, while comparing it to same-generation peer support. Volunteers recruited from hospital staff. Results will help improve quality of life & reduce mortality.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for community-dwelling individuals aged 70 or older who have visited the emergency department, family medicine, or geriatric clinics at participating sites. They must feel lonely as measured by a specific score and be able to communicate without assistance. Those with severe cognitive issues, living in nursing homes, or without phone access cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests two programs aimed at reducing loneliness in older adults: 'Intergenerational HOW R U?' which pairs them with younger volunteers, and 'Same-Generation Peer Support HOW R U?' using peers of similar age. The effectiveness of these interventions compared to waiting for support will be evaluated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves social interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort if they do not respond well to the social interaction provided by the program.

SIL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measure at 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measure at 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in loneliness using De Jong Gierveld 6-item Loneliness Scale from Baseline to 12 Weeks
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Functional Status using Older Americans Resource Scale
Change in Quality of Life using Euro-Qual 5 Dimensions 5 Levels
Change in mood using Geriatric Depression Scale
+4 more
Other outcome measures
Feasibility and Process Outcome 1 - Participant preference

SIL Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: HOW R U? intervention delivered by same-generation peer volunteerExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
HOW R U?
Group II: HOW R U? intervention delivered by intergenerational volunteerExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Waitlist control groupActive Control1 Intervention
After the primary outcome assessment at 12 weeks, control group participants will be offered HOW R U? intervention support outside of the main trial. They will be allowed to choose either intergenerational or same-generation versions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mount Sinai Hospital, CanadaLead Sponsor
196 Previous Clinical Trials
67,467 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Social Isolation
141 Patients Enrolled for Social Isolation
King's College LondonOTHER
719 Previous Clinical Trials
25,756,279 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Social Isolation
261 Patients Enrolled for Social Isolation
Sunnybrook Research InstituteOTHER
31 Previous Clinical Trials
215,678 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Social Isolation
141 Patients Enrolled for Social Isolation

Media Library

Intergenerational HOW R U? (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05998343 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it currently possible to sign up for this research program?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this research project is actively seeking 141 participants to join the trial from one medical centre. This data was first posted on November 1st 2021 and most recently updated on August 16th 2023."

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How many individuals have joined the cohort of this research?

"Affirmative. According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently in the process of recruiting patients; it was first posted on November 1st 2021 and its most recent update occurred August 16th 2023. A total of 141 people are sought from one locale for participation."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Mount Sinai Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Intergenerational Program for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department
2021. "Intergenerational Program for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05998343.
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