New digital tool aims to connect frail seniors with needed services after hospital stay

NCT ID NCT07580690

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a digital tool that identifies health and social needs for frail adults aged 60 and older in Singapore. Participants answer a questionnaire, receive a personalized care plan, and get follow-up calls to help them access services. The goal is to see if this approach improves quality of life and reduces hospital use after discharge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: digital needs-assessment tool and personalized care planning
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical way to better coordinate care for frail older adults, potentially improving their quality of life and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's impact on actual health outcomes is uncertain, and success depends on how well patients and providers adopt the recommendations.

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FRAIL ELDERLY PATIENTS FRAIL OLDER ADULTS GERIATRIC SYNDROMES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Changi General Hospital (CGH)

Singapore, Singapore

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