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NCT05484297 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Increasing Social Connection Through Crisis Caring Contacts: A Pragmatic Trial
A NA study of Loneliness, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 974
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT05484297: Active NA study of Loneliness, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT05484297 is a NA study of Loneliness that is active but no longer recruiting, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 974 participants, above the 382-participant average among 35 other Loneliness trials with a reported enrollment target (155% higher). The trial reports 3 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05484297, a NA study of Loneliness, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 974 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
The main purpose is to learn if sending messages from the VA (called "Caring Contacts") reduces loneliness and improves mental health. The investigators want to understand if these messages are effective in Veterans aged 60 and above who have missed appointments at the VA even though they have health problems. Participants will receive up to 10 postcards mailed in envelopes from a fellow Veteran (Peer Specialist) from their local VA, and will be asked to fill out four surveys. The investigators are recruiting 920 Veterans aged 50 years and older who have felt isolated and have missed appointments at the VA to join this study.
Primary Outcome
This scale has a score range from 20 -80, with higher scores representing greater degrees of loneliness.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Crisis Caring Contacts post cards
- BEHAVIORAL Control post cards
Study Locations (3)
Michigan
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor
Oregon
- VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR - Portland
Washington
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA - Seattle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 974 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-04-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT05484297 still lists
NCT05484297 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 974 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 382-participant average among 35 other Loneliness trials with a reported enrollment target (155% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Loneliness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Crisis Caring Contacts post cards is the first listed.
NCT05484297 reports a single indexed study location in Michigan, Oregon, Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05484297 about?
NCT05484297 is a clinical study titled "Increasing Social Connection Through Crisis Caring Contacts: A Pragmatic Trial". The main purpose is to learn if sending messages from the VA (called "Caring Contacts") reduces loneliness and improves mental health. The investigators want to understand if these messages are effective in Veterans aged 60 and above who have missed appointments at the VA even though they have healt...
What is the current status of trial NCT05484297?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 974 participants. The study started on 2023-04-04. Estimated completion is 2026-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05484297 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Loneliness.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05484297?
The interventions under investigation include: Crisis Caring Contacts post cards (BEHAVIORAL), Control post cards (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05484297?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05484297 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Michigan, Oregon, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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