Loneliness clinical trials at University of California Health
2 in progress, 1 open to eligible people
Dynamic Neural Systems Underlying Social-emotional Functions in Older Adults
open to eligible people ages 60-120
Assess the impact of a remote, app-delivered digital meditation intervention on emotional well-being of lonely older adults. Neuroimaging, electrophysiological (EEG), and autonomic physiology will be used to assess the neural correlates of the intervention. EEG and autonomic physiology will be collected while participants watch 30 min of an awe-inspiring movie. fMRI and autonomic physiology will be collected in the context of a social exploration/exploitation task.
at UCSF
Sauna for Offline Connections and Interactive, Authentic Living
Sorry, not yet accepting patients
This pilot trial will test an intervention (sauna visits) targeting reductions in loneliness in adults aged 19-22 years. Participants will: - Visit a sauna in San Francisco once per week for 2 hours by themselves or with a friend, for 8 weeks total - Complete online surveys throughout their participation The main question this pilot trial aims to answer are: - To what extent do participants find the study design acceptable? - To what extent do participants complete the weekly sauna visits? - To what extent do participants complete the weekly online surveys?
at UCSF
Our lead scientists for Loneliness research studies include Lorenzo Pasquini Ashley E Mason, PhD.
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