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Smart sensors may help rural seniors avoid disability — a trial puts them to the test

NCT ID NCT05379504

Disease control Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a smart sensor system, combined with health education delivered via tablet, can reduce disability and improve quality of life for older adults living in rural areas. Participants are 65 or older, have some difficulty with daily tasks, and live in a rural county. The study compares the smart sensor system to standard health education alone, measuring changes in independence, anxiety, depression, and other health outcomes over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a smart sensor system plus health education via tablet
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could help older adults in rural areas stay independent longer and reduce disability.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technology may be difficult for some older adults to use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 65, Live in a rural defined county, Have difficulty with at least 1 self-care task or 2 daily living tasks, Have internet access, Able to stand with or without assistance Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy less than one year, Severe cognitive impairment (mini mental state exam score \<17), Life in a facility that provides care services, Katz ADL Score of 6, Receiving in-home physical therapy, occupational therapy or nursing, Have been hospitalized more than three times in teh previous 12 months, Plan to change residences within the next year

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Contacts and locations

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  • University of Missouri

    Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

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