Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Older Adults Living Alone
Official title: Patient Experience of Older Adults Living Alone With Injuries and Long-Term Effects of Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries
Run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · NCT07610161 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a digital support program to help older adults with limb injuries who live alone see if it improves their recovery and daily living after injury.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 22, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07610161 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Older adults aged 65–74 with limb injuries who live alone, are independent prior to injury, own a smartphone, and can communicate in Mandarin.
✕Probably not a fit
Those with severe injuries (ISS > 16), significant cognitive impairment, severe illness, or diagnosed depression may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study uses a two-stage design over three years to explore patient experiences and then test a geriatric trauma care program. In stage one, researchers conduct interviews with 15–20 older adults living alone to understand their injury experiences and needs. In stage two, a two-arm randomized design compares routine care to routine care plus the Geriatric Trauma Care Program, which includes digital tools like an age-friendly e-Book and a personalized app to support recovery. Participants are aged 65–74 with limb injuries, living alone, and able to use a smartphone, with outcomes assessed over 12 weeks. The program aims to tailor care to this population and modify the intervention based on qualitative findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the GTCP could improve recovery experiences and functional outcomes for older adults living alone after limb injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies have used digital support for geriatric injury care, showing potential benefits but with varying approaches; this design builds on those concepts with a focused, two-stage method.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. willing to join this study for 12 weeks 2. limb injuries, 3. living alone without any family, 4. 65 to 74 years old, 5. independent before an injury, 6. have a smart phone 7. be able to communicate in Mandarin Exclusion Criteria: 1. with an ISS greater than 16 (severe injuries) 2. severe cognitive impairment 3. severe illness such as organ system insufficiency 4. diagnosed with depression
Where it's running
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Recruiting -
Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bih-O Lee, PHD — Kaohsiung Medical University
- Study coordinator: Bih-O Lee, PHD
- Email: biholee@kmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-7-312-1101
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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.