Examining frailty in older individuals living with HIV
Official title: Frailty in Older HIV-infected Individuals in Hong Kong: Risk Factors and Association With Quality of Life and Mortality
Run by Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT03413683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how frailty affects older people living with HIV in Hong Kong to see how it relates to their health, quality of life, and risk of dying over ten years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shatin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | January 2028 |
| Study ends | January 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 30, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03413683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and older who are HIV-positive.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are younger than 50 or do not consent to participate 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 observational study aims to assess frailty as a measure of biological aging in older HIV-infected individuals in Hong Kong. It will evaluate the association of frailty with mortality and quality of life, identify risk factors for developing frailty, and compare outcomes between frail and non-frail individuals. The study will involve various physical and cognitive assessments, as well as blood tests to measure metabolic parameters, over a 10-year period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of frailty in older HIV patients, leading to better management and care strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While frailty has been studied in various populations, this specific focus on older HIV-infected individuals is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * HIV infection with positive anti-HIV antibody * Age ≥50 years Exclusion Criteria: * Refuses to consent
Where it's running
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Grace Lui — Cuhk
- Study coordinator: Rity Wong
- Email: ritywong@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: +85235053376
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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.