Singapore tests new way to keep seniors strong and sharp
NCT ID NCT07525583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a community-based program to screen and prevent decline in physical and mental abilities in 2500 older adults in Singapore. Participants will use digital tools to monitor their health, and those showing early signs of decline will get targeted support or referrals. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps seniors maintain their independence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured community-based screening and follow-up pathway (ICOPE-based digital monitoring and triggered interventions)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show how to keep older adults healthier longer by catching early declines in strength, memory, or mood and offering timely support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that the program prevents decline, and results may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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.
Who is studied
Recruitment will be conducted from Active Ageing Centre and Community Centres.
- Ages
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60 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: * pre-frail or robust older adults who can provide consent and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * frail or with terminal illness
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National University Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, Singapore
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