Examining frailty in older individuals living with HIV
Frailty in Older HIV-infected Individuals in Hong Kong: Risk Factors and Association With Quality of Life and Mortality
Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT03413683
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Shatin) |
| Trial ID | NCT03413683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and older who are HIV-positive.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 50 or do not consent to participate will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While frailty has been studied in various populations, this specific focus on older HIV-infected individuals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV infection with positive anti-HIV antibody * Age ≥50 years Exclusion Criteria: * Refuses to consent
Where this trial is running
Shatin
- 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
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.
Conditions: HIV Infections