Digital health platform for aging well
Official title: Development of an Integrated Contactless Healthcare Service Platform Based on Intelligent IoT for the Successful Aging of the Elderly
Run by Korea University · NCT06270121 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new digital health platform that helps older adults track their health and get personalized feedback to see if it can improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Korea University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 21, 2020 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | February 21, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06270121 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive, sensory, or functional impairments that hinder survey participation or those in nursing homes will 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 clinical trial aims to develop and test a digital health monitoring platform designed for older adults living in the community. Participants will use wearable sensors and smartphone applications over six weeks to track their health status and receive personalized feedback. The study will evaluate the platform's effectiveness in detecting health declines and connecting users with healthcare providers. Additionally, usability tests will ensure the platform meets the needs of older adults and their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this platform could significantly enhance the self-care capacity and mental health of older adults living independently.
How similar studies have gone: While similar digital health interventions have shown promise, this specific approach is relatively novel in its focus on community-dwelling older adults.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Community dwelling older adults who are 65 years old and older Exclusion Criteria: * Older adults with cognitive, sensory, and functional problems that may hinder them from participating surveys. * Older adults with iOS mobile device that would not allow them to use the developed mobile application. * Older adults in nursing home or who are hospitalized because this platform is designed to support independent living of an older adults in their home.
Where it's running
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Korea University
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Junesun Kim, PhD — Korea University
- Study coordinator: Sunmi Song, PhD
- Email: sunmi.song0715@gmail.com
- Phone: +821087489593
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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.