At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 240 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Phone Callbehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Telephone Calls for Health for Homebound Older Adults
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Phone Call for Loneliness and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 240 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A randomized controlled trial of the effect of 4 weeks of regular check-in calls, up to 5 per week based on participant's choice and 2 survey collection calls and possible referral of other services, versus no daily check-in calls, on self-reported loneliness measures for current Meals on Wheels participants (MOW).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsLoneliness, Social Isolation, Depression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsMeals on Wheels Central Texas
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartJul 2020
Primary CompletionSep 2020
Study CompletionSep 2020
First PostedOct 2020
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 20, 2020
Enrollment StartJul 6, 2020
Primary CompletionSep 24, 2020
Study CompletionSep 26, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 monthsPosted 5.7 years ago
Interventions
Phone Callbehavioral
Calls were made by volunteers trained to engage with participants. Call structure was unscripted and call length was recommended to be between 5-10 min.