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Effects of a nostalgia intervention on alleviating loneliness amongst community-dwelling older adults: A cluster-randomised waitlist-controlled trial

Effects of a nostalgia intervention on alleviating loneliness amongst community-dwelling older adults: A cluster-randomised waitlist-controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500114920
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-18
Start date
2025-12-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

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Conditions

Loneliness

Interventions

Nostalgia intervention :This intervention aims to evoke nostalgic memories to alleviate negative emotions associated with loneliness, enhance feelings of social connectedness and life meaning, thereby

Sponsors

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 110 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.aged 60 years or above 2.residing in the community 3. capable of speaking and understanding Chinese 4.experiencing loneliness (scoring >=3 on a three-item loneliness screening scale).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently undergoing psychological intervention 2. Clinically diagnosed with a mental disorder 3. Impaired cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination score <6) 4. Experiencing visual, language or communication difficulties.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Loneliness;Existential loneliness;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Negative emotions;Social connectedness;Meaning in life;Nostalgia;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWong, Cho Lee

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

jojowong@cuhk.edu.hk+852 3943 8166

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026