Group Psychotherapy for Loneliness

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySerena Wong, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Lawson Health Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Loneliness is a key predictor of mortality in older adults, and is a prominent risk factor for mental and physical illness in older adulthood. The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a group loneliness intervention in geriatric psychiatry outpatients. This type of group loneliness intervention is based on functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP), called Awareness, Courage, and Love (ACL) Groups. The objective of this clinical trial is to adapt, implement, and evaluate the ACL group for outpatients.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults who are experiencing loneliness and have psychiatric disorders. It aims to test a group therapy intervention specifically designed for geriatric psychiatry outpatients.

Inclusion Criteria

I am an older adult with a psychiatric condition.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Awareness, Courage, and Love Group Psychotherapy (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing the effectiveness of 'Awareness, Courage, and Love Group Psychotherapy', which is based on functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) to address loneliness in older adults.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Treatment: Group psychotherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Treatment group receiving psychotherapy

Group II: WaitlistActive Control1 Intervention

Waitlist control