Health promotion for frail older people using eHealth
Official title: Integrating Health Promotion With and for Older People - eHealth: a Randomised Controlled Trial, in the Context of Good Quality Local Health Care
Run by Göteborg University · NCT04416815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new digital support program to help frail older adults manage their health better with the help of healthcare providers and personalized resources.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg, Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 12, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04416815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling individuals aged 75 and older who are screened as frail but not hospitalized.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients in need of palliative care or those with cognitive dysfunction may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The IHOPe project aims to enhance health and self-management among frail older adults through a person-centered e-support intervention. This involves a digital platform co-created with users, allowing older individuals to identify health issues and resources in collaboration with health and social care professionals. The intervention includes personalized phone calls with healthcare providers and access to the digital platform, promoting teamwork and inclusion for those who may feel digitally alienated. The project addresses the urgent need for innovative healthcare solutions as the population of older adults continues to grow.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve health outcomes and self-management capabilities for frail older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in delivering person-centered care at a distance, but this specific approach integrating teamwork and digital health is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * National registration within the Västra Götalands region (VGR), community dwelling people (men and women) aged 75 and older living in ordinary housing, and screened as frail at a primary care center or the emergency department but not hospitalized. Exclusion Criteria: * In need of palliative care in the final stages of life, no registered address, participating in any other conflicting randomised study, or cognitive dysfunctional (not oriented to time, place and person).
Where it's running
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Arvid Wallgrensbacke 7
Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
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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.