Smart vest could help families keep dementia patients safe at home

NCT ID NCT05063045

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a smart cloth care system for people with dementia living at home. The system includes a vest with a hidden monitor and home sensors that send information to family caregivers. Researchers wanted to see if it could improve safety, daily function, and caregiver well-being. The study involved 60 older adults with dementia or hip fracture and their family caregivers in Taiwan.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: smart-cloth assisted home nursing care
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way for families to keep track of loved ones with dementia at home, reducing falls and easing caregiver stress.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 60 participants. The smart cloth system may not work for everyone, and technical issues or discomfort could limit its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA SENILE FAMILY MEMBERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Taoyuan, Taiwan

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