Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention versus a social contact control in alleviating loneliness among older adults: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness is highly prevalent among Chinese older adults. Mindfulness-based interventions for older adults (MBOA) have demonstrated potential in alleviating loneliness. However, few studies have employed active controls with long-term follow-up.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of MBOA in reducing loneliness compared with social contact control (SCC).

Methods

This parallel, randomised controlled trial (RCT) assigned community-dwelling lonely Chinese older adults (≥60 years) in Hong Kong to MBOA or SCC. Both interventions comprised 8 weekly 1.5-hour group-based face-to-face sessions. Assessments were conducted at baseline, postintervention and at 6-month and 12-month postrandomisation. The primary outcome was loneliness score at 12 months,

SUBMITTER: Wong ET 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863357 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature