Evaluating a digital program to help homebound older adults
Impact Evaluation of the Digital Connect Project for Homebound Older Adults: a Target Trial Emulation
This study is testing a digital program that gives tablets and online resources to homebound older adults to see if it helps them feel better and more connected over two years.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1024 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06217601 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Digital Connect Project, which aims to enhance the well-being and social connectedness of homebound older adults through digital interventions. Participants will receive tablets and access to various online programs focusing on nutrition, exercise, and cognitive training over a two-year period. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on functional capacity and health-related quality of life using a series of assessments at baseline and every three months thereafter. The research will also explore the relationship between online engagement and health outcomes across multiple domains.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults aged 65 and above who can consent to participate and demonstrate sufficient cognitive ability to engage with the digital intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to engage with digital technology or do not meet the cognitive assessment criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could significantly improve the quality of life and functional capacity of homebound older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with digital interventions aimed at improving the well-being of older adults, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age \> 65 * consent to participate * able to participate in the impact assessment as evidence by a test score of \> 6 on the Abbreviated Mental Test * has the functional ability to engage in the digital intervention Exclusion Criteria: -
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Doris Sau Fung YU, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Doris Sau Fung YU, PhD
- Email: dyu1@hku.hk
- Phone: 852 3917 6319
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.