NCT07182019 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Connecting Today to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness
This trial tests a structured video-call program called Connecting Today, designed to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia and their remote family members or friends. A trained staff member helps facilitate each 60-minute weekly call. This is a Phase NA behavioral study, meaning it is evaluating a care practice, not a drug or medical device — feasibility and benefit are what is being measured.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Residents: * are at least 65 years old * are diagnosed with any type of dementia * have a Cognitive Performance Score (CPS) indicating moderate to severe impairment (CPS 3-6). * to participate, residents must also have people that self identify as a family member or friend of the person with dementia. Remote visitors: * are people that self-identify as a family member or friend of the person with dementia * are people with whom the person with dementia desires contact * are 18 or older * understand and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * All remote visitors are required to understand and speak English as this is necessary for the facilitator to support the call and for data to be collected.
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-03-13