NCT04139837

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

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
5,951

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2020

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 25, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 3, 2020

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2022

Completed
25 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 25, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

May 26, 2022

Status Verified

May 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

October 23, 2019

Last Update Submit

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

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

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

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Frailty

Interventions

Mass Screening

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisHealth SurveysSurveys and QuestionnairesData CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesDiagnostic ServicesPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public HealthPublic Health Practice

Study Officials

  • Jean Woo, MD

    Chinese University of Hong Kong

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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

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