Health promotion for frail older people using eHealth
Integrating Health Promotion With and for Older People - eHealth: a Randomised Controlled Trial, in the Context of Good Quality Local Health Care
NA · Göteborg University · NCT04416815
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg, Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT04416815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling individuals aged 75 and older who are screened as frail but not hospitalized.
Not a fit: Patients in need of palliative care or those with cognitive dysfunction may not benefit from this intervention.
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 performed: Previous studies have shown promise in delivering person-centered care at a distance, but this specific approach integrating teamwork and digital health is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Gothenburg, Gothenburg
- Arvid Wallgrensbacke 7 — Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
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: Frailty, Old Age, Person-centredness, Telemedicine, RCT, e-health, Process Evaluation, Health Economic Evaluation