Quantitative Monitoring of Disability Care Quality for Long-Term Care Facilities 2 (NCT07579832) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quantitative Monitoring of Disability Care Quality for Long-Term Care Facilities 2
Taiwan1,080 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a smart wearable wristband-based care system can improve the quality of care and physical activity levels among older adults with disabilities receiving home-based care. The study population includes older adults with disabilities, their family caregivers, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation service providers.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Whether the use of a smart wearable wristband can improve functional performance, as measured by Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) assessments?
2. Whether the intervention can increase physical activity levels and improve overall care quality, while reducing caregiver burden and enhancing satisfaction?
Participants will:
1. Wear a smart wearable wristband continuously for 8 weeks to record physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index.
2. Undergo assessments at baseline and after the 8-week intervention, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), and the Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE-C).
3. Provide data on caregiver stress, satisfaction, and service utilization for the analysis of care quality.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Older adults with disabilities:
* Aged ≥ 65 years.
* Classified as CMS level 2-6 under Taiwan Long-Term Care Need Assessment.
* Currently receiving at least one Long-Term Care 2.0 service (e.g., home care, home-based rehabilitation, or respite care).
* Have normal cognitive function, or a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 23 when cognitive screening is performed.
* Own and are able to use a smartphone.
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
* Family caregivers:
* Have normal cognitive function, or a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 23 when cognitive screening is performed.
* Own and are able to use a smartphone.
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
* Multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals:
* Employed or contracted by a home-based long-term care institution with at least three professional disciplines (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers).
* Own and are able to use a smartphone.
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Older adults with disabilities:
* Severe acute medical conditions or unstable physiological status.
* Severe cognitive impairment without a caregiver capable of assisting with questionnaires.
* Not currently receiving any long-term care services.
* Family caregivers:
* Severe acute medical conditions or unstable physiological status.
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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
1
Physical activity level (step count)
Timeframe: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
2
Physical activity level (heart rate)
Timeframe: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
3
Physical activity level (fatigue index)
Timeframe: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)