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Lonely in Depression

Effects of Loneliness in the Treatment of Depression

Sponsor

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Feb 5, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Loneliness Depression Disorder

Summary

The goal of this prospective study is to better understand the link between loneliness and depression in the inpatient psychiatric treatment of depression. It aims to answer: Do lonely and not lonely persons benefit the same way from inpatient depression treatment? Is loneliness a clinical relevant factor in inpatient treatment of depression? What are the underlying biopsychosocial mechanisms? Participants will be asked to do some * self-report questionnaires * clinical interview * biosampling (blood, saliva, stool) at three main measurement timepoints (1. begin of inpatient treatment, 2. day of discharge, 3. three months after discharge).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study, called "Lonely in Depression," is exploring the connection between loneliness and depression in people who are hospitalized for depression in Germany. Participants complete interviews and assessments during their hospital stay. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 18 years old - You have been diagnosed with depression (ICD-10 F32 or F33) by a doctor or clinical psychologist - You are currently admitted to one of the participating psychiatric clinics - You have sufficient understanding of spoken and written German **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently unable to give consent (e.g., severe psychotic symptoms or inability to think clearly) - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are expected to be discharged in fewer than 7 days - You have already participated in this study before Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

Bezirkskliniken Mittelfranken, Clinic for Psychiatry, Addiction, Psychotherapie and Psychosomatic Medicine

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

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