How is the brain different between people who are lonely and not lonely?
- Study IRB#:2000033973
- Last Updated:05/12/2026
If you are at least 55 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a confidential and compensated research study investigating the relationship between loneliness and brain function. If you enroll, you will participate in an initial screening (which may include blood work, a physical exam, and an EKG) to determine if you are eligible for this study. Our study involves at least 1MRI and at least 1 PET scan, along with a couple other brain function related tasks.
- Age55 years and older
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Yale’s Translational Brain Imaging Program
- Phone Number: 1-203-737-6484
Help Us Discover!
You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
Aged 55 and up, may or may not experience or be diagnosed with a mental
disorder, smokers or non-smokers are welcome.
