A peer-based intervention to reduce the social isolation of older Chinese immigrants in Canada

A randomized controlled trial of a peer-based intervention to reduce older Chinese immigrants' social isolation in Canada

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14572069

Enrollment

Registered

2019-12-23

Start date

2018-06-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-10-05

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Conditions

Social isolation and loneliness Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Each intervention group participant received two-on-one peer support services through home visits, telephone calls, and activities such as emotional support, referrals, help to establish goals such as

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 65 years or above 2. Independent in activities of daily living 3. Experiencing social isolation or lack of social support

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed with a mental disorder or cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at baseline and week 10: 1. Loneliness (De Jong Loneliness Scale-6) 2. Social support (Lubben Social Network scale (LSNS) 3. Social participation (the Keele Assessment of Participation)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at baseline and week 10: 1. Life satisfaction (‘In general, how satisfied are you with your life?’) 2. Depression (General Depression Scale, GDS-4) 3. Resilience (two-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, CD-RISC 2) 4. Purpose in life (the seven-item subscale of Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale)	—

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 25, 2026