Actively Recruiting
Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2026-04-14
120
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
110 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Long-term care residents aged 60 or above
- Communicable in Cantonese/Chinese
- Mentally competent (Abbreviated Mental Test score >6)
- Could read, write and understand Chinese language
- Able to provide written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Regular mindfulness practice once a week or more during the past 6 months
- Any contraindication or severe comorbidity limiting full participation (such as acute psychiatric conditions, severe hearing or vision impairment, or severe medical conditions)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
2
School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Cheuk Yan Szeto, MScN
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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