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New treatment option for Healthy Aging
Official title Adopting a Health-social Partnership Program to Promote Health and Self-care Management Among Older Adults in the Community
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05621720
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Hong Kong has notably the longest life expectancy in the world. Ever-increasing demand and challenges are posing to the healthcare, social welfare, and elderly care service system.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- (i) People aged 60 or above
- (ii) Living within the service areas of respective community centers
- (iii) Cognitively competent with Hong Kong version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) with score ≥22
You likely can't join if
- (i) Not communicable
- (ii) Not reachable by phone
- (iii) Not living at home
- (iv) Bed bound
- (v) With serious mental illness requiring hospitalization in recent 6 months
- (vi) Already engaged in similar structured health or social programs
See the full eligibility criteria
- (i) People aged 60 or above
- (ii) Living within the service areas of respective community centers
- (iii) Cognitively competent with Hong Kong version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) with score ≥22
- (i) Not communicable
- (ii) Not reachable by phone
- (iii) Not living at home
- (iv) Bed bound
- (v) With serious mental illness requiring hospitalization in recent 6 months
- (vi) Already engaged in similar structured health or social programs
- (vii) Will not stay in Hong Kong for the current three months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kowloon, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kowloon, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.