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Smart sensors at home could spot frailty early and lend a helping hand

NCT ID NCT04675307

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new home-based system that uses cameras and motion sensors to watch how frail older adults move during everyday activities like sitting, standing, and walking. The goal is to see if the system can accurately recognize movements and assess quality, and eventually provide personalized assistance or alert caregivers if a decline is detected. The research will first test the system in a clinic and then in participants' homes to identify challenges for real-world use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A multimodal sensor system combining video and inertial motion units for movement assessment and assistive feedback
What this could lead to
If successful, this could enable early detection of movement decline in frail older adults and provide personalized assistance, potentially improving independence and reducing falls.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with a small number of participants, so the system may not work well in real-world settings or for all individuals. Technical challenges and user acceptance are also uncertain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Study population will consist of frail adults and frail older adults. Frailty is defined as a state of increased vulnerability and reduced ability to recover after a stressful event, leading to adverse health outcomes.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 18 years * Capacity to consent * Community dwelling * Ability to follow 3-step commands * Lives within 15 miles of Boston Exclusion Criteria: * Undomiciled * Active substance use disorder * Active psychosis * Domestic violence or neglect * Inability to communicate with investigators * Other comorbidities that prevent full participation in the research

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Conditions

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Frailty

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Frailty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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