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Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Interventional Ages 65 and up

Telemonitoring of Daily Activities for older adults with cognitive deficits at home

Official title: Telemonitoring of Activities of Daily Living in Home Care Services of Older Adults With Cognitive Deficits: a Large-scale Action Design Research Study

Run by Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal · NCT06888713 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether remotely monitoring daily activities can help tailor home care for people over 65 with cognitive challenges who live alone in Quebec.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorCentre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Montreal, Quebec and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2025
Main results expectedApril 1, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT06888713 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 65 with cognitive deficits who live alone at home and receive home care services in Quebec, who speak French or English.

Probably not a fit

Individuals without reliable telemonitoring access or those not living at home may see limited or no benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study in Canada explores the use of telemonitoring of activities of daily living (ADLs) for older adults receiving publicly funded home care services. Participants are adults over 65 with cognitive deficits who live alone and receive home care, and must speak French or English. The intervention involves remote monitoring of ADLs to identify evolving care needs and inform personalized home care plans. The study aims to determine whether this approach can improve resource use and support for aging in place. No exclusion criteria are stated, and the investigation is led by the Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal with multiple Montreal-area sites.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help tailor home care services to each person's needs and potentially optimize resource use.

How similar studies have gone: Past studies in telemonitoring of ADLs have shown potential for better understanding and addressing home care needs, though results vary by setting.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1\) be an older adult (\> 65 years old), 2) have cognitive deficits as reported in the medical record, 3) live alone, at home, 4) be a care recipient of home care services, 5) speak French or English

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • CIUSSS Centre-sud-de-l'île-de-Montréal
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada     Recruiting
  • CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'île-de-Montréal
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada     Recruiting
  • CIUSSS Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.