Home-based psychoeducation for older adults with frailty
Effects of a Home-based Psychoeducation on Subjective Well-being for Older Adults With Frailty in the Community: A Randomised Controlled Trial
NA · Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT06415604
This study tests if a 12-week online program that provides mental health support can help older adults who are frail feel better and improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Shatin, New Territories) |
| Trial ID | NCT06415604 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based telerehabilitation program aimed at improving subjective well-being in community-dwelling older adults identified as frail. Participants will engage in weekly online group sessions, with one group receiving psychoeducation and the other receiving physical health education as a control. Data will be collected through home visits, and some participants in the experimental group will undergo interviews for process evaluation. The study seeks to determine if psychoeducation can significantly enhance well-being in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults aged 65 or older who are identified as frail and can communicate in Cantonese.
Not a fit: Patients with severe visual or hearing impairments, those currently engaged in regular exercise, or those undergoing active psychiatric treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental well-being of older adults with frailty, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific home-based psychoeducation intervention for frail older adults is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (1) Aged 65 or older; (2) Identified as frail by the FRAIL scale (score ≥3); (3) Mentally competent as determined by the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT ≥6); (4) Able to speak and understand Cantonese; (5) Living at home; (6) Experienced in using a smartphone (e.g., sending messages, watching videos). Exclusion Criteria: (1) Have visual or hearing impairments or language barriers that may impact communication or understanding; (2) Unfit for home-based exercise, as indicated by a score of 1 or higher on the 25-item HOME-FAST, a tool for identifying home fall hazards; (3) Currently engaging in exercise for at least 150 minutes per week over the past four weeks; (4) Undergoing active psychiatric or antidepressant treatment or participating in other physical exercise or rehabilitation programs.
Where this trial is running
Shatin, New Territories
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong — Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: An TAO
- Email: andersontao@link.cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: (852) 39439929
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, Well-Being, Psychological, Subjective well-being, frailty, psychoeducation