New telecare model aims to keep Bogotá's elders independent and connected
NCT ID NCT07447492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new telecare program for adults aged 80 and older in Bogotá. The goal was to see if personalized support through a simple device could help them stay healthy, prevent falls, and reduce hospital visits. 155 participants were split into two groups: one received the telecare model with health tips and case management, while the other got usual care. The researchers measured changes in physical performance and well-being over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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155 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2020
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- 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.
- Ages
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80 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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Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 80 years or older. * Residents of the urban area of Bogotá, Colombia. * Affiliated with the health insurance provider (EPS) Compensar. * Functionally independent or with mild dependence (defined by the ability to perform basic activities of daily living). * Ability to communicate via telephone (landline or mobile). * Signed informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment that prevents following instructions or using the telecare device (e.g., advanced dementia). * Severe sensory impairments (total blindness or profound deafness) that preclude the use of the technology provided. * Participants currently enrolled in another clinical trial or intensive home-care program that overlaps with the study intervention. * End-of-life condition or terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 6 months. * Total functional dependence (bedbound or requiring permanent assistance for all daily activities).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario San ignacio
Bogotá, Colombia
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