Program to help older adults living alone recover from limb injuries
Official title: Patient Experience of Older Adults Living Alone With Injuries and Long-Term Effects of Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries
Run by Kaohsiung Medical University · NCT06902636 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new program led by nurse practitioners to help older adults living alone recover from limb injuries and improve their overall health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 27, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06902636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are older adults aged 65 and above with limb injuries who live independently and have access to a smartphone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe injuries, cognitive impairments, or psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This program focuses on older adults aged 65 and above who have sustained limb injuries and live alone. It aims to evaluate the long-term effects of a nurse practitioner-led, digitalized trauma care program on pain, functional disability, depression, loneliness, and overall health-related quality of life. The program is designed to provide comprehensive support to enhance recovery outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable population. By examining the enduring impacts of the Geriatric Trauma Care Program, the study seeks to fill a critical gap in understanding effective care strategies for older adults post-trauma.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve recovery outcomes and quality of life for older adults living alone after traumatic injuries.
How similar studies have gone: While short-term benefits of geriatric-focused trauma interventions have been documented, the long-term effectiveness of such programs remains less understood, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. willing to join this study for three months 2. with limb injuries 3. living alone in a household 4. aged 65 years old or older 5. independent before a traumatic injury 6. having a smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: 1. with an ISS greater than 16 (severe injuries) 2. having cognitive impairments 3. diagnosed with psychiatric illness
Where it's running
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bih-O Lee, PhD — College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University
- Study coordinator: Bih-O Lee, PhD
- Email: biholee@kmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 07-3121101
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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.