HomeboundNCT00248924
Outcomes Of Social Service Programs For Homebound Older Adults
An observational study of Homebound and Elderly, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The objective of this prospective study is to document the impact of social service interventions (including meals, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting)provided by the Burden Center, a model community social service agency, on overall quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- What is being tested?
- Social Services
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2001to Feb 2003
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All new clients of the Burden Center for the Aging who are homebound, out of the home less than one time per week, and cognitively intact will be eligible for enrollment.
Who cannot join
- Clients unable to give informed consent such as those suffering from a major psychiatric disease or those who are not cognitively able to give informed consent will be excluded.
- Clients who refuse to participate will be excluded
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical Center
New York, New York, 10021
About this study
The objective of this prospective study is to document the impact of social service interventions (including meals, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting)provided by the Burden Center, a model community social service agency, on overall quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Specific outcomes include mental and physical function as measured by the SF-36, and depressive symptoms as measured by the CES-D depression scale. The hypothesis is that a multicomponent social service intervention program that provides social support and reduces social isolation can prevent depression and decline in quality of life in this vulnerable population.
- Being tested
- Social Services
- Keywords
- Social service intervention, Social support, Elderly, Homebound, Quality of life
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Social ServicesBehavioural
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Quality of life Depressive symptoms
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Nov 2005 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2001
- Study completionFeb 2003
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HomeboundStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 56 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The New York Community Trust
- Investigators
- Mary E Charlson, MD, Principal investigator, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00248924
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0101-561
- Status last verified
- Mar 2008
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 3 Apr 2008
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Charlson ME, Peterson JC, Syat BL, Briggs WM, Kline R, Dodd M, Murad V, Dionne W. Outcomes of community-based social service interventions in homebound elders. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2008 Apr;23(4):427-32. doi: 10.1002/gps.1898.
PubMed 17918183
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Apr 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Outcomes Of Social Service Programs For Homebound Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00248924
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0101-561
- Keywords
- Social service intervention, Social support, Elderly, Homebound, Quality of life
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The New York Community Trust
- Study start
- Apr 2001
- Study completion
- Feb 2003
- First posted
- 4 Nov 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this prospective study is to document the impact of social service interventions (including meals, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting)provided by the Burden Center, a model community social service agency, on overall quality of life.
Detailed description
Specific outcomes include mental and physical function as measured by the SF-36, and depressive symptoms as measured by the CES-D depression scale. The hypothesis is that a multicomponent social service intervention program that provides social support and reduces social isolation can prevent depression and decline in quality of life in this vulnerable population.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All new clients of the Burden Center for the Aging who are homebound, out of the home less than one time per week, and cognitively intact will be eligible for enrollment.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Clients unable to give informed consent such as those suffering from a major psychiatric disease or those who are not cognitively able to give informed consent will be excluded.
- Clients who refuse to participate will be excluded
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Social Services | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Quality of life Depressive symptoms
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Apr 2008.
- Background: PubMed 17918183Charlson ME, Peterson JC, Syat BL, Briggs WM, Kline R, Dodd M, Murad V, Dionne W. Outcomes of community-based social service interventions in homebound elders. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2008 Apr;23(4):427-32. doi: 10.1002/gps.1898.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mary E Charlson, MD principal investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Homebound and Elderly, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Apr 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Quality of life Depressive symptoms. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00248924, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Apr 2008.