SOcial coNNEction in Long-Term Care Home Residents
Launched by UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON · Mar 29, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of October 25, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The SOcial coNNEction in Long-Term Care Home Residents (SONNET) study is focusing on understanding social connections for individuals with dementia who live in long-term care homes. Researchers want to find out what social interactions and relationships are important to these residents. To do this, they will conduct interviews and focus groups with residents, caregivers, and staff to gather insights. This information will help create a new tool to measure social connections, which will be tested in care homes in Canada and the UK.
People who may be eligible to participate include long-term care residents with dementia or those showing signs of social challenges, as well as their caregivers and staff who interact with them. All participants need to be over 18 years old and able to understand English. If you join the study, you can expect to share your experiences and thoughts about social connections, which will contribute to improving the lives of individuals with dementia in care homes. This research aims to make a real difference in how we understand and support social interactions for those living with dementia.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Qualitative study
- Inclusion criteria:
- • LTC residents with or without dementia: Able to provide consent for research.
- • Caregivers: Visit the resident at least monthly (not including when COVID-related visitor restrictions are in place).
- • Clinicians/care staff: Whose role currently includes working in LTC home or has done in past 2 years.
- • Academic researchers: Have expertise in social functioning in dementia.
- • All participants must be over the age of 18 years old to participate in the study.
- • Cross-sectional study Inclusion criteria
- • LTC residents: Have a confirmed diagnosis of dementia OR Scoring ≥2 on the Noticeable Problems Checklist
- • Proxy: Visit or care for the resident at least once monthly.
- • All participants must be over the age of 18 years old and have adequate English language proficiency to participate in the study.
About University College, London
University College London (UCL) is a leading global research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical research, UCL leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous investigations aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing pressing medical challenges. The institution fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners, ensuring that its trials adhere to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines. UCL's dedication to translating scientific discoveries into practical applications underscores its role as a vital contributor to the advancement of medical science and public health.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
London, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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