An Intervention to Preserve Functional Status and Independence Among Community Dwelling Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Elderly

• Registration Number: NCT00217113
• Lead Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Brief Summary

This is a study aimed at identifying Olmsted County senior citizens who are at risk for vulnerability. Those elders who screen "affirmatively" for vulnerability will be offered participation in a pilot intervention aimed at keeping seniors independent in the community. This intervention consists of a comprehensive geriatric home visit and the development of an individualized action plan aimed at preservation of function and independence. Participants will be followed for several months after their baseline assessment to evaluate implementation of recommendations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-16
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-22
• Primary Completion: 2007-08
• Study Completion: 2007-08
• Status Verified: 2010-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 2010-01-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in VES-13 score (Pre/Post)
Implementation of "Action Plan" Recommendations
Frailty Domain Scores

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hospitalization and Nursing home admissions

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic; 🇺🇸 Rochester, Minnesota, United States