Support for older people to age at home with occupational therapy and assistive devices
Official title: Autonome À Domicile Grâce À Un Appareil Connecté Et À Un Suivi Ergo
Run by Université Catholique de Louvain · NCT06819982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program that combines help from occupational therapists with assistive devices to see if it can help older adults live independently and safely at home.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3900 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yvoir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 4, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 4, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06819982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 and over, living at home in the Walloon and Brussels regions, who are considered frail or at risk of frailty.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently enrolled in other autonomy programmes are unlikely to benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The AUDACE study evaluates the 'Bien chez Moi 2.0' programme, which integrates assistive devices with occupational therapy to help older adults maintain their independence at home. It aims to understand the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing autonomy, security, and overall quality of life while reducing the need for emergency services and institutionalization. The study employs a mixed methods evaluation, including quantitative data collection and qualitative interviews, to explore the experiences of participants and the impact of the programme. Occupational therapists are involved throughout the study to ensure the findings can inform routine practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the ability of older adults to live independently at home, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Similar studies have shown promise in using assistive devices and occupational therapy to support aging in place, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * people aged 65 and over * living at home in the Walloon and Brussels regions * who are considered frail or at risk of frailty. The risk of frailty is defined as having at least one loss of intrinsic capacity measured by a trained occupational therapist using the ICOPE screening tool Exclusion Criteria: * People benefiting from other AViQ autonomy programmes of this project are excluded
Where it's running
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Ergo2.0
Yvoir, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thérèse Van Durme
- Email: therese.vandurme@uclouvain.be
- Phone: +32 (0)2 764 30 99
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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.