Status:

UNKNOWN

Oxytocin-augmented Cognitive-behavioral Group-based Short-term Intervention for Loneliness

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Bonn

Collaborating Sponsors:

The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development

Prof. Simone Shamay-Tsoory, University of Haifa

Conditions:

Loneliness

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical potential of oxytocin (OT) as an adjunct to a cognitive-behavioral group-based shortterm intervention for participants suffering from loneliness.

Detailed Description

Loneliness has a high prevalence in Western societies and poses a significant health problem. Among its many implications, loneliness has been associated with increased risk for coronary heart disease...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • UCLA loneliness scale score equal to or greater than 55

Exclusion

  • current psychiatric illness
  • current psychiatric medication or psychotherapy
  • MRI contraindication (e.g. metal in body, claustrophobia)
  • pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 26 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04137432

Start Date

September 26 2019

End Date

December 1 2020

Last Update

October 24 2019

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Bonn

Bonn, Germany, 53105