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NCT04577911 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
How is Social Connection Represented in the Brain?
A clinical trial of Loneliness, sponsored by Columbia University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 248
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04577911: Recruiting study of Loneliness, sponsored by Columbia University.
NCT04577911 is a study of Loneliness that is actively recruiting participants, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 248 participants, below the 402-participant average among 35 other Loneliness trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04577911, a study of Loneliness, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Columbia University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 248 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Nearly half of the U.S. population sometimes or always experiences loneliness, which is alarming given that loneliness confers risk for negative mental and physical health outcomes. Extensive research suggests loneliness is characterized by subjective isolation: many lonely individuals maintain a number of relationships but still report feeling lonely. The goal of this proposal is to use functional magnetic resonance imaging to reveal how the brain represents our subjective connection to and isolation from other people, which will ultimately inform optimal ways to intervene to reduce loneliness.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Basic Science Experiment
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center - New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 248 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11 |
What NCT04577911 shows while recruiting
NCT04577911 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 248 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 402-participant average among 35 other Loneliness trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Loneliness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Basic Science Experiment is the first listed.
NCT04577911 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04577911 about?
NCT04577911 is a clinical study titled "How is Social Connection Represented in the Brain?". Nearly half of the U.S. population sometimes or always experiences loneliness, which is alarming given that loneliness confers risk for negative mental and physical health outcomes. Extensive research suggests loneliness is characterized by subjective isolation: many lonely individuals maintain a nu...
What is the current status of trial NCT04577911?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 248 participants. The study started on 2021-04-01. Estimated completion is 2026-11.
What conditions does trial NCT04577911 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Loneliness.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04577911?
The interventions under investigation include: Basic Science Experiment (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04577911?
This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04577911 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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