Helping older Latinos in underserved areas use helpful devices to do more at home
Official title: Tech Enabled Functional Health: Bridging Primary Care Gaps for Older Latinos With Functional Disabilities in Underserved Communities
Run by University of Puerto Rico · NCT06425510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a culturally tailored assistive-technology program called VIVE-AT to help older Latino adults with disabilities improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 76 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Puerto Rico Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Juan and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06425510 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Spanish-speaking Latino adults aged 65 or older with a physical function impairment living independently in the community in Puerto Rico.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with significant cognitive impairment or those already in nursing/group homes may be less likely to 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 will refine the VIVE-AT program with input from a community advisory board and focus groups, then randomize 76 Spanish-speaking adults aged 65+ with functional impairments in Puerto Rico to receive the VIVE-AT intervention in primary care or to a waitlist control with regular calls. All participants will continue to receive usual clinic care. The intervention uses simple assistive devices and technology-supported strategies delivered through primary care and community health workers to support daily activities. The trial will measure changes in functional difficulties and quality of life over thematically defined time points. Safety and adherence will be monitored, and the approach aims to increase home participation and reduce dependence on formal care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved daily functioning and quality of life through culturally appropriate assistive technology support.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests assistive technology can improve functioning, but tailored programs for Latino older adults in primary care are limited and require demonstration of efficacy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Spanish speaking Latino adults ≥65 years * With a physical function impairment (PROMIS-HAQ T-Score ≤45) * Living independently in the community (not requiring supervision to perform their daily living activities) * Self-reported ability to participate in a 6 weeks of group intervention * Having no plans to move for the next 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Currently residing in a nursing or group home * Receiving home healthcare services * Having a significant cognitive impairment as evidenced by a score ≤23 in the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Where it's running
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University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico Recruiting -
HealthproMed Foundation, Inc.
San Juan, Puerto Rico Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elsa M Orellano-Colón, Ph.D.
- Email: elsa.orellano@upr.edu
- Phone: 787-758-2525
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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.