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Virtual recovery: new study tests telehealth boost for frail seniors after hospital discharge

NCT ID NCT07490847

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test a 12-week telehealth program for frail adults aged 65+ who have just left the hospital. The program includes weekly video sessions with exercise, self-management tips, and peer support, plus activity sensors to track movement. Researchers want to see if it's practical and helpful for improving physical fitness, mood, and reducing hospital visits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telehealth discharge support programme
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based way to help frail seniors recover better after a hospital stay, reducing readmissions and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (50 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all frail older adults, and the program requires digital access and skills.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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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: * Aged 65 years or older; * Able to speak Cantonese; * Meet the operational definition of frailty, which is defined as an individual who scores 3 or more on the 5-item FRAIL scale, which reflects fatigue, resistance, ambulation, illnesses, and weight loss; * Are mentally competent according to the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT ≥ 6); * Discharged from an acute hospital within the last two weeks and residing at home; and * Have access to a digital device with internet connectivity, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Currently undergoing active psychiatric treatment for severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that result in serious functional impairment * Experiencing medical conditions that contraindicate physical exercise (e.g., recent acute myocardial infarction, unstable cardiovascular pathology, fracture within the past month); and/or * Presenting with any significant visual, language, or communication impairments that would impede their ability to meaningfully engage with the programme

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Conditions

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Frailty

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Frailty

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  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

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