A 12-Week program aims to rebuild independence in elderly care
NCT ID NCT07775781
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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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How to take part
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The places running it
8 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adlers Donghu Elementary School Community-Based Long-Term Care Facility
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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Da-She Daycare Center
RECRUITINGTainan, Taiwan
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Fu-Zhong Daycare Center
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, Taiwan
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Kang-He Daycare Center
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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Puli Christian Hospital
RECRUITINGNantou City, Taiwan
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Qi-Yan Community-Based Long-Term Care Facility
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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Rong-Guang Daycare Center
RECRUITINGNantou City, Taiwan
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Xu-An Daycare Center
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, Taiwan
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