Frailty in Daily Practice: Screening, Consultation and Education Activities
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The present study is designed to to estimate the prevalence of frailty and pre-frailty and their associated factors in community-dwelling populations aged 50 years and above in Hong Kong, and to explore the views of participants taking part in a community health talks or activities on frailty about what the participants felt or had gained from participating, concerns, and suggestions for change or improvement. A survey of 15000 people aged 50 years or older identified in community facilities will be conducted. The participants will be invited to their affiliated centres for a brief screening using the FRAIL scale and assessment. A series of community health talks or activities on frailty will be offered to the participants based on the frailty status.Questionnaire and screening tools will be administered by trained researchers.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jan 2020
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 23, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 25, 2019
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 3, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 30, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 25, 2022
CompletedMay 26, 2022
May 1, 2022
2.3 years
October 23, 2019
May 25, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Frailty status
Frailty status (i.e. robust, prefrail or frail) measured using the frailty scale (FRAIL) in which unabbreviated scale name is unavailable for this scale. Frailty scores from 0 to 5 (i.e., 1 point for each component; 0 = best to 5 = worst) and represent robust (0), pre-frail (1-2), and frail (3-5) health status.
1 day (Once only at screening)
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Handgrip strength
1 day (Once only at screening)
5 chair stands
1 day (Once only at screening)
Other Outcomes (5)
Weight
1 day (Once only at screening)
Height
1 day (Once only at screening)
Waist circumference
1 day (Once only at screening)
- +2 more other outcomes
Interventions
Screening for frailty using the FRAIL scale to categorize participant's status as robust, prefrail and frail. A series of community health talks or activities on frailty will be provided to each category of participants for the prevention or management of frailty.
Eligibility Criteria
People aged 50 years or older will be identified in community facilities (e.g., neighbourhood elderly centre, social centre for the elderly).
You may qualify if:
- People aged 50 years or older
- Chinese origin
- Normally reside in Hong Kong
- Could speak and understand Chinese
- Willing to follow the study procedures
You may not qualify if:
- Live in a residential aged care facility
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jean Woo, MD
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 23, 2019
First Posted
October 25, 2019
Study Start
January 3, 2020
Primary Completion
April 30, 2022
Study Completion
May 25, 2022
Last Updated
May 26, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-05