Remote monitoring to help prevent frailty in older adults
Wearable Device Remote Monitoring to Prevent Frailty Progression in Elderly: a Pilot Study
This study is testing if using wearable devices to monitor health can help older adults who are at risk of becoming frail stay healthier and age better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Neuromed IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Pozzilli, IS and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05173870 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the condition of frailty in the elderly, characterized by reduced physiological reserves that increase the risk of adverse health events. It aims to develop a standardized protocol for remotely monitoring the health status of pre-frail individuals using wearable devices. The study will assess the effectiveness of this approach in preventing the progression of frailty and supporting healthy aging. Additionally, it will evaluate the time required for participant recruitment, examination activities, and training for using the wearable device.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are residents of Salcito, aged 65 and older, who have been diagnosed as pre-frail.
Not a fit: Patients under 65 years of age or those with physical or mental conditions that prevent the use of wearable devices will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for elderly patients by preventing the progression of frailty.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in remote monitoring for frailty, this specific approach using wearable devices in a small population isolate is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Pre-Frail; * Salcito (a small mountain village in Molise region) residents. Exclusion Criteria: * Age\< 65 years; * Individuals affected by physical or mental diseases, pacemaker or other medical device keeper who make the use of "wearable device" not possible or unable to complete functional tests.
Where this trial is running
Pozzilli, IS and 1 other locations
- IRCCS INM Neuromed, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention — Pozzilli, Is, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
- IRCCS Neuromed — Pozzilli, Is, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Licia Iacoviello, MD, PhD — IRCCS Neuromed
- Study coordinator: Licia Iacoviello, MD, PhD
- Email: licia.iacoviello@moli-sani.org; licia.iacoviello@neuromed.it
- Phone: +390865915247
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.