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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 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.

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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

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 248 participants
Start Date 2021-04-01
Est. Completion 2026-11

Sponsor

Columbia University

958 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04577911

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04577911 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 248 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 402-participant average among 35 other Loneliness trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower). The listed sponsor is Columbia University, which has 958 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include 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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