A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Apathy, Loneliness, Reminiscence Therapy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06919094

Run by

Montefiore Medical Center

People needed

50

Starts

2025-08-15

Expected to finish

2026-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-19

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 60 and over
• English or Spanish fluency
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Montefiore Medical Center — The Bronx, New York, United States (enrolling)

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