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Can the right home keep you active in later life?
NCT ID NCT04765696
First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers in Sweden are following about 2,000 people aged 55 and older who are planning to move. They want to see how housing choices and relocation affect active ageing, which includes staying engaged in daily activities, maintaining independence, and pursuing personal goals. Participants answer surveys at the start and again after 1, 3, 5, and 7 years. The study does not test any treatment; it simply observes people over time to understand the link between where they live and how they age.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward housing policies and relocation support that help older adults stay active and independent longer.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply beyond the Swedish housing companies involved.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,964 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
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
Persons 55 years or older, living in Sweden, listed for relocation at any of the three housing companies Karlshamnsbostäder and Örebrobostäder (public housing companies) and Riksbyggen (a condominium provider)
- Ages
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55 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: * Persons 55 years or older, living in Sweden, listed for relocation at any of the three housing companies Karlshamnsbostäder and Örebrobostäder (public housing companies) and Riksbyggen (a condominium provider) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairments or insufficient language skills to give informed consent and participate in telephone interviews
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Active and Healthy Ageing Research Group, Department of Health Sciences Lund University
Lund, 22120, Sweden