Survey on disability and cognitive impairment in elderly people in Beijing
Official title: The Beijing Longitudinal Disability Survey in Community Elderly
Run by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · NCT06863727 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out what factors might lead to disability and memory problems in older adults living in Beijing, so they can help prevent these issues in the future.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1962 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 7, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06863727 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older residing in Beijing.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe mental disorders or serious medical conditions that hinder participation will not 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
This observational study aims to establish a prospective cohort of community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over in Beijing to explore high-risk factors and preventive interventions for disability and cognitive impairment. Participants will undergo detailed assessments including demographic information, disability measurements, cognitive evaluations, and clinical biochemical measures. The study will collect baseline and follow-up data to create a comprehensive database and develop predictive models for disability and cognitive impairment trajectories. Recruitment began in 2023, with follow-ups planned every 1-2 years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and prevention of disability and cognitive decline in the elderly population.
How similar studies have gone: Similar observational studies have shown success in identifying risk factors for cognitive impairment and disability in elderly populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older who reside in Beijing. * Participants who sign an institutionally approved informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with severe mental disorders and serious medical conditions preventing study investigation * Participants undergoing long-term professional treatment for physical function and cognitive functioning, such as hospitalization or rehabilitation.
Where it's running
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Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yansu Guo, Ph.D — Beijing Geriatric Healthcare and Disease Prevention Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
- Study coordinator: Yansu Guo, Ph.D
- Email: gys188@163.com
- Phone: 0086031183973736
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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.