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Official title The Digital Version of Holistic Healthy Life Education(e2HLE)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06499961
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The digital version of Holistic Healthy Life Education" (e2HLE) is a holistic, person-centric, multi-component and lifestyle modification intervention that we developed, alongside the WHO integrated care for older people (ICOPE) model and a home-based self-monitoring bio-signals system "Hera Leto". This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of e2HLE intervention for achieving weight loss and enhancing self-care and intrinsic capacity (i.e.
- 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 50 and older
You may be able to join if
- aged 50 years old or above,
- able to use internet and tablet;
- education level of primary or above;
- understand Chinese and speak Cantonese;
- have central obesity (waist circumference: male \>90 cm, female \>80 cm) and two of the following: (a) hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥130 or...
You likely can't join if
- non-Chinese nationality or can't speak Cantonese;
- participating in any cancer treatment;
- will leave Hong Kong within a short period or the next three months;
- participating in another experiment; living in or planning to live in a facility-care home;
- cognitive difficulties (SPMSQ score equal to or lower than 4);
- taking medications such as estrogenic, synthetic glucocorticoids, anti-steroids, and antiepileptic drugs which may affect cortisol levels.
See the full eligibility criteria
- aged 50 years old or above,
- able to use internet and tablet;
- education level of primary or above;
- understand Chinese and speak Cantonese;
- have central obesity (waist circumference: male \>90 cm, female \>80 cm) and two of the following: (a) hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥130 or diastolic blood pressure ≥85 mmHg, or treatment of previously...
- have at least 2 of the following distressing symptoms due to psychosomatic or pain and stress symptoms, including physical and mental agitation, feeling tired, often crying, feeling angry/depressed, feeling isolated...
- non-Chinese nationality or can't speak Cantonese;
- participating in any cancer treatment;
- will leave Hong Kong within a short period or the next three months;
- participating in another experiment; living in or planning to live in a facility-care home;
- cognitive difficulties (SPMSQ score equal to or lower than 4);
- taking medications such as estrogenic, synthetic glucocorticoids, anti-steroids, and antiepileptic drugs which may affect cortisol levels.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, 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, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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