A 12-Week program aims to rebuild independence in elderly care

NCT ID NCT07775781

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a reablement program can help older adults receiving community-based long-term care maintain or improve their independence, daily functioning, and quality of life. About 300 adults from eight long-term care facilities in Taiwan will participate in a 12-week program featuring group and individualized activities focused on mobility, cognition, daily tasks, and social engagement. Researchers will measure physical and cognitive function, daily living abilities, emotional well-being, and quality of life before and after the program, and will also interview participants, families, and care providers to understand what helps or hinders success. The goal is to develop a practical reablement model that supports independence and healthy aging in long-term care settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Reablement intervention (behavioral program with group and individualized activities)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical model to help older adults in long-term care maintain or improve their independence and quality of life, potentially reducing the burden on care systems.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, non-randomized study, and results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on implementation, and individual outcomes may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older and assessed as CMS Level 2 or above. * Regularly receiving adult day care services and attending at least two days per week. * Able to understand simple instructions and participate in activities with assistance. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with participation in activities or assessments. * A major fall within the past three months or acute symptoms that prevent participation in assessments or study procedures. * Concurrent participation in another intensive rehabilitation program or research intervention. * Clear unwillingness to participate in the study intervention or inability to complete the three-month intervention period.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adlers Donghu Elementary School Community-Based Long-Term Care Facility

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Da-She Daycare Center

    RECRUITING

    Tainan, Taiwan

  • Fu-Zhong Daycare Center

    RECRUITING

    New Taipei City, Taiwan

  • Kang-He Daycare Center

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Puli Christian Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Nantou City, Taiwan

  • Qi-Yan Community-Based Long-Term Care Facility

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Rong-Guang Daycare Center

    RECRUITING

    Nantou City, Taiwan

  • Xu-An Daycare Center

    RECRUITING

    Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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