Elderly-friendly city services for active and healthy ageing
City For All Ages: Elderly-friendly City Services for Active and Healthy Ageing
This study is testing new technology and services in Singapore to help older adults live healthier and more independent lives by spotting early signs of frailty and memory issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 19 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National University of Singapore Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Paris and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06486935 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals living in urban settings by utilizing Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT). It focuses on the early detection of risks related to frailty and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) through innovative services that promote independence and positive behavior changes. The initiative will be piloted in Singapore, collaborating with local senior activity centers and housing authorities to gather and analyze data that can inform effective interventions. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the ageing population, the project seeks to improve daily living and health outcomes for seniors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this project are cognitively able elderly individuals living alone or with minimal flatmates in HDB apartments who are members of a Senior Activity Centre.
Not a fit: Patients with severe disabilities, reduced mobility, or severe dementia may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance the independence and quality of life for elderly individuals by preventing frailty and cognitive decline.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology for elderly care, but this specific approach integrating smart city concepts is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cognitively abled elderly people-as determined by the senior activity center staff during the identification of potential participants. * Living alone or with no more than 2 flatmates * Resident of an HDB apartment * Preferably, apartments with WIFI internet connection * English or Chinese speaker-in phase 1, only mandarin speakers will be included in the study. Depending on the number of dialect speaking elderly in the residences, in subsequence phases, dialect speaking subjects will be included. * Member of the Senior Activity Centre * Agree to share their activity of daily living (ADL) data with the research team, the Senior Activity Centre team and (if applicable) their designated relatives Exclusion Criteria: * Those who don't meet the aforementioned inclusion criteria * Have Severe disabilities * Have reduced mobility (using wheelchair) * Have severe dementia
Where this trial is running
Paris and 1 other locations
- Institut Mines Télécom (IMT) — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- National University of Singapore — Singapore, Singapore (Recruiting)
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.