Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care

Loneliness is a global health issue, particularly affecting the physical and mental health of older adults residing in long term care. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated isolation in these settings, calling for an urgent attention for finding an effective intervention to alleviate loneliness among long term care residents. Mind-body interventions (MBIs) present as a potentially promising approach aimed at reducing loneliness and mental wellbeing. This study aims to examine the effect of a nurse-led MBI compared to a befriending intervention on loneliness, quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness among older adults in long term care. The primary outcome is loneliness while secondary outcome is quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness.

NCT Number	NCT06932731
Lead Sponsor	The University of Hong Kong
Conditions	Long Term Care Facility
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2025-04-17
Primary Completion	2027-04 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-14