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How is Social Connection Represented in the Brain?
NCT04577911 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04577911
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04577911 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 248 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Columbia University, which has 875 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04577911 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04577911?
The interventions under investigation include: Basic Science Experiment (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04577911?
This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 875 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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