Isolated During COVID-19: Effects of COVID-19's Social Restrictions on Loneliness and Psychosocial Symptomatology

University of Miami

Status: Completed

Conditions: Loneliness; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse; Depression; Anxiety

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04440098

20200446

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study seeks to gather data and insight on epidemiologic trends of loneliness and other behaviors in the wake of the CDC recommended "social distancing" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to use a cross-sectional survey to assess the impact of COVID-19's associated recommendations (social distancing, self-isolation, and self-quarantine) on loneliness and psychosocial symptomatology (depression, anxiety, substance abuse) on young adults (18-35 years old).

Enrollment: 1,008 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• 18-35 years old
• Currently living in the United States

Exclusion Criteria

• Those under 18 years, or older than 35 years
• Adults unable to consent
• Non-English-speaking adults

Trial design

1,008 participants in 1 patient group

Isolated Observational group

Description:

All participants socially restricted as a result of COVID-19