Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut

NCT07263087 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: PHCM-ElderlyHealth-2025-ASSIUT
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 330
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will complete interviews covering medical history, lifestyle behaviors, functional ability, mental health, nutrition, and quality of life. Physical measurements such as weight, height, blood pressure, and simple clinical assessments will also be performed. The goal of the study is to describe the current health needs of the elderly population and identify risk factors for chronic diseases, malnutrition, and functional decline. The results will help guide local health services and future elderly-care programs in Upper Egypt. No treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.

Conditions

Chronic Diseases in Older Adults; Malnutrition; Frailty; Functional Decline Geriatric Health

Keywords

Elderly Health; Geriatric Assessment; Nutrition in Older Adults; Functional Status; Chronic Disease Burden; Rural Health; Upper Egypt

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of Geriatric Health Problems

  Proportion of older adults (≥60 years) identified with one or more geriatric health problems assessed during the study visit, including chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes), functional limitation, cognitive impairment, malnutrition risk, depression, polypharmacy, and sensory impairment. These assessments are conducted through structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and clinical examinations.

  At baseline (single assessment at time of interview)

Study Arms (1)

Older Adults (≥60 Years)

Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above living in Al-Boura village, Assiut, Egypt. Participants will complete structured interviews and undergo basic anthropometric and clinical assessments. No interventions are provided as this is an observational, cross-sectional study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

This study includes elderly individuals aged 60 years and older residing in Al-Boura village, Assiut Governorate. Participants are recruited directly from households using systematic random sampling. Both men and women from all socioeconomic backgrounds are eligible.

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥ 60 years
• Resident in the selected rural village in Assiut
• Able to communicate and respond to interview questions
• Provides informed consent to participate

You may not qualify if:

• Bedridden or severely ill preventing participation
• Severe cognitive impairment preventing interview
• Refusal to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Assiut University Hospital - Public Health and Community Medicine Department

Asyut, 71525, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Malnutrition; Frailty

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Zeinab Galaleldin Abdelhamid, teaching assistant

CONTACT

+201094838810; zeinabgalall139@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Lecturer of Public Health & Community Medicine

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 23, 2025
• First Posted: December 4, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)