Improving independence for older adults in residential care
A Reablement Intervention in Residential Aged Care (Re-RAC): Study Protocol for a Multi-center, Pragmatic Randomized Controlled, Open-label Trial
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help older adults in care facilities become more independent and improve their quality of life compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Örebro County Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Örebro, Örebro County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06793501 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the Re-RAC intervention, which aims to enhance the independence of older adults living in residential aged care facilities through personalized, multidisciplinary strategies. The study is a multi-center, pragmatic randomized controlled trial comparing the Re-RAC intervention to standard treatment. It will assess various outcomes including activity performance, satisfaction, quality of life, and health economic impacts, while also capturing experiences from both participants and staff. The trial is designed to provide robust quantitative and qualitative data on the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults aged 65 and above, residing in a somatic ward of a residential aged care facility and able to communicate in Swedish.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those who are very frail or terminally ill may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and autonomy for older adults in residential care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise for reablement approaches in enhancing the quality of life for older adults, indicating potential success for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Older adults aged 65 years and above, residing in a somatic ward at one of the RAC facilities where the study will be conducted, and meeting the inclusion criteria, are eligible to participate in the study. The inclusion criteria require that the older adult must be able to engage in conversations in Swedish and be able to participate in both the assessments and the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: Persons having severe cognitive impairment (≤17) according to Mini Mental State Examination-Swedish version (MMSE-SR; screening for cognitive function) or being very severely frail or terminally ill according to Clinical Frailty Scale (≥8) (CFS-9) will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Örebro, Örebro County
- University Health Care Research Center — Örebro, Örebro County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Associate professor
- Email: kajsa.lidstrom-holmqvist@regionorebrolan.se
- Phone: +46 70 5554587
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.