Comparing AI and professional assessments of elderly home environments
Official title: Assessing the Performance of GPT-4o in Evaluating the Safety of Home Environment for Older Adults
Run by Peking University Third Hospital · NCT06962696 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at whether an AI and a professional therapist give different advice on making homes safer for older adults living in a Beijing community.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Peking University Third Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06962696 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 65 and older who reside in their homes for extended periods and possess normal communication skills.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not regularly live in their homes or have impaired communication abilities 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 observational study evaluates the home environments of elderly individuals aged 65 and older in a Beijing community. Participants will have their homes photographed across seven key areas, including pathways, hallways, and living spaces. The images will be assessed using a multi-modal large language model, GPT-4o, alongside evaluations from a professional occupational therapist. The study aims to compare the recommendations provided by both the AI and the therapist to identify any significant differences in their assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and comfort of elderly individuals by providing tailored recommendations for home modifications.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in home assessments is emerging, this specific comparative approach between AI and professional evaluations is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥65 years old 2. Staying in the place of residence for a long time 3. Having normal listening, speaking, and comprehension skills Exclusion Criteria: Does not live regularly in the place of residence
Where it's running
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luming Yang
- Email: lumingyang@pku.edu.cn
- Phone: (86)010-82266771
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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.