A program to help older adults improve daily living skills
Official title: ASSIST 2.0: a Reablement Program for Healthy Ageing
Run by Karolinska Institutet · NCT06749080 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help older adults who receive home care improve their daily living skills and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Huddinge, Sweden and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | September 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06749080 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are older adults aged 65 and over who are receiving home care and can articulate their daily challenges.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are in palliative care may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and evaluate the ASSIST 2.0 reablement program, which provides tailored support to older adults receiving home care. The program focuses on enhancing their ability to perform daily activities, boosting self-efficacy, and improving overall quality of life compared to standard home care services. Participants will receive assistance from home care staff, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, along with online education to empower them in their daily routines. The effectiveness of this program will be assessed through various measures of health and well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the daily functioning and quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar reablement approaches, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Homecare has been granted * The person can describe an ordinary day and what they have problems with doing * 65 years of age or over Exclusion criteria: • The person has palliative care
Where it's running
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Uppsala Kommun
Uppsala, Sweden, Sweden Recruiting -
Karolinska Institutet
Huddinge, Sweden, Sweden Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aileen L Bergström, PhD
- Email: aileen.bergstrom@ki.se
- Phone: +4673 7490139
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.