NCT06656975

Social Prescribing and Relationship Cognitive Strategies (SPARCS)

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Michigan · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

The study will take place at 2 University of Michigan sites.

Conditions

• Social Isolation
• Suicidal Ideation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.
BEHAVIORAL	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.
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-30
• Primary completion: 2026-07-01
• Completion: 2026-07-01
• First posted: 2024-10-24
• Last updated: 2026-02-06

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States