CompletedNot Applicable

Reducing COVID-19 Related Disability in Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using Smart Technology

United States58 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

The social distancing requirements for COVID-19 coupled with the adverse health impacts of social isolation and decreased access to healthcare in rural areas places older adults with disabilities in a dire situation. The smart sensor system to be deployed and studied in this project aims to reduce disability for rural community-dwelling older adults and improve health-related quality of life, including depression and anxiety. An implementation guide will be developed to increase success of future scale-up evaluations.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 65, Live in a rural defined county, Have difficulty with at least 1 self-care task or 2 daily living tasks, Have internet access, Able to stand with or without assistance Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy less than one year, Severe cognitive impairment (mini mental state exam score \<17), Life in a facility that provides care services, Katz ADL Score of 6, Receiving in-home physical therapy, occupational therapy or nursing, Have been hospitalized more than three times in teh previous 12 months, Plan to change residences within the next year

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Katz ADL Index

Timeframe: 1 year

Change in PROMIS-43

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05379504

SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-31

Results submitted2026-01-15

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