This study is looking at how participating in planned social activities might help adults aged 55 and older who feel lonely. The intervention being tested is called "Prescribing of community activities," where you would meet with a community coordinator to find activities you like and then participate in them for at least two hours per week. The main goal is to see if these activities can reduce feelings of loneliness over a six-month period. You could join if you are 55 or older, attend an Endeavor Health primary care practice in Evanston, IL, screen positive for loneliness, and speak English. The study plans to enroll 50 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study with no specified phase, aiming to enroll 50 participants. It is designed to see if a personalized community activity plan can reduce loneliness.

What's involved

You would meet with a community coordinator to identify activities and then participate in them for at least two hours per week over six months. You will also complete surveys at the start, and then at 1, 3, and 6 months.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your loneliness score will be measured at 6 months after starting the activities.

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