Monitoring disability risk and aging in older adults in Beijing
Beijing Disability Risk and Ageing Monitoring Study
This study is trying to find out how to spot disability risks in older adults living in Beijing to help keep them healthier as they age.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06394817 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This community-based prospective cohort study focuses on older residents in Beijing, China, who are 60 years or older. Initiated in 2023, the study aims to develop standards for assessing disability risk and create an early warning model for older adults. Participants who have lived in their communities for over a year and have provided informed consent will be enrolled. The study involves building a database, developing an intelligence model for disability risk assessment, and establishing procedures based on this model.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults aged 60 years or older who have lived in their community for more than one year.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to complete the survey will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early detection and management of disability risks in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach to developing a disability risk assessment model in a community setting is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or older * Lived in the community for more than 1 year * Signed the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Cannot complete the survey
Where this trial is running
Beijing
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yi Tang, MD., PhD — Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
- Study coordinator: Yi Tang, MD., PhD
- Email: tangyi@xwhosp.org
- Phone: 00861083199456
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.