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Social Prescribing and Relationship Cognitive Strategies (SPARCS)
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
The study team is testing the acceptability and feasibility of two treatments for improving loneliness: Social Prescribing and Brief Cognitive Therapy. For this pilot study, the study team have adapted these treatments for Collaborative Care and are studying whether these are practical and well-received by patients that might use them.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-12-30
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Brief Cognitive Therapy
This intervention will be delivered by participants Behavioral Health Care Manager during Collaborative Care Management appointments. These appointments typically take place over video call (telehealth). Each intervention consists of 4 sessions (approximately 20 minutes each), delivered over 3 months. Participants will also receive a one-time introductory session before starting the first intervention. Between sessions, there will be "homework" tasks, such as filling out worksheets or completing goals that are set with the provider. The therapy portion of the appointment only will be audio recorded using a voice recorder or secure meeting software. Audio recordings will be reviewed by study staff for training and compliance purposes.
Social Prescribing
This intervention will be delivered by participants Behavioral Health Care Manager during Collaborative Care Management appointments. These appointments typically take place over video call (telehealth). Each intervention consists of 4 sessions (approximately 20 minutes each), delivered over 3 months. Participants will also receive a one-time introductory session before starting the first intervention. Between sessions, there will be "homework" tasks, such as filling out worksheets or completing goals that are set with the provider. The therapy portion of the appointment only will be audio recorded using a voice recorder or secure meeting software. Audio recordings will be reviewed by study staff for training and compliance purposes.
Enhanced Usual Care
Participants will receive an informational booklet on improving loneliness. Participants may initiate or continue Collaborative Care for other conditions on a not research basis.
Locations (2)
University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine)-Brighton Health Center
Brighton, Michigan, United States
University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine)-Canton Center
Canton, Michigan, United States