U.S., Jan. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07319663) titled 'Community-Based Social Connection Intervention Program to Improve Cardiovascular and Brain Health' on Dec. 20, 2025.
Brief Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a community-based social connection intervention program (SCIP) designed to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve cardiovascular and brain health among older adults living in rural Ecuador. Loneliness and social isolation are recognized risk factors for poor cardiovascular outcomes, cognitive decline, depression, and reduced quality of life. However, evidence from low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural Latin American settings, remain...