A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorMontefiore Medical Center
About this trial
Reminiscence therapy is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological intervention that has been shown to improve cognition, mood, functional status, quality of life, and apathy in older adults. Group reminiscence therapy combines structured social engagement and recounting of personal stories that address both social connection (a risk factor for cognitive decline) and cognition. Life story club© (LSC) is an established, non-profit organization that provides virtual, group reminiscence therapy for older adults to reduce loneliness and promote a sense of belonging and has not been formally studied.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 60 and over
English or Spanish fluency
Able to provide informed consent
Disqualifiers
Dementia based on Aging and Dementia (AD8) score of ≥4 or previous dementia diagnosis
Severe auditory or visual loss
Lack of access to internet connection or phone
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Life Story Club
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Montefiore Medical Center
Lead sponsor
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov