Anti-wandering system for individuals with intellectual disabilities
The Effectiveness of Anti-wandering System on Early Spotting Residents in Unauthorized Areas Among People With Intellectual Disability: A Single Group Pre-post Test Study
This study is testing a new anti-wandering system to see if it helps care staff better manage residents with intellectual disabilities who might wander away in a day activity center and hostel.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05785702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an anti-wandering system designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a day activity center and hostel setting. It involves a pre-test phase where the system's alarm is muted to measure response times of care staff, followed by a 12-week trial phase with the alarm activated. The study aims to assess the system's impact on staff workload, alarm frequency, and the perceived benefits compared to traditional methods. Participants will include residents at risk of wandering and care staff responsible for the system's operation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are residents of the participating centers who are independently mobile and at risk of wandering.
Not a fit: Patients who are not independently mobile and require assistance to move around will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this system could significantly enhance the safety and monitoring of individuals with intellectual disabilities, reducing the burden on care staff.
How similar studies have performed: While similar technologies have been explored, this specific application of an anti-wandering system in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria of residents: • Residents of the study sites Inclusion criteria of care staff: • Responsible for the operation of the anti-wandering system Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria of residents: • Not independently mobile (i.e. unable to walk around without care staff assistance) Exclusion criteria of care staff: • Nil
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Haven of Hope Residential Service for the Disabled — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yee Tak Cheung, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Yee Tak Cheung, PhD
- Email: derekcheung@hku.hk
- Phone: +852 3917 6652
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.