Frail Elderly SyndromeNCT03260933
Integrated Care for Frail Older People
An observational study of Frail Elderly Syndrome, run by King's College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
This is a qualitative interview study investigating patients', carers' and providers' perspectives on integrated care and integrated care pathways for frail older people in Lambeth and Southwark, south London. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Frail Elderly Syndrome
- How many people
- 31 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2017to 31 May 2018
- 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 65 to 100 years
- All sexes
- Older adult
Study population: Frail older people, their carers and a range of providers.
Who may be able to join
- Frail older people aged 65 years and over, including men and women with different levels of frailty.
- Carers (family member, friend or neighbor) identified by the frail older participant as a main carer.
- Health and social care professionals, care workers, service managers and commissioners working in different parts of the local health and care system (primary, secondary, community, social and voluntary care), reflecting a range of roles.
Who cannot join
- Older people not identified as frail.
- Frail older people who are unable to provide their informed consent to take part in the study, for example due to significant cognitive impairment.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Qualitative Study to Investigate Patients', Carers' and Providers' Perspectives on Integrated Care and Integrated Care Pathways for Frail Older People in Lambeth and Southwark, South London
This is a qualitative interview study investigating patients', carers' and providers' perspectives on integrated care and integrated care pathways for frail older people in Lambeth and Southwark, south London.
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Being tested
- No intervention given. This is a qualitative interview study
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No intervention given. This is a qualitative interview studyOther
This is a qualitative interview study
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey
Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Aug 2017
- Study start15 Aug 2017
- Primary completion31 May 2018
- Study completion31 May 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Frail Elderly SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by King's College LondonThe 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
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King's College London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Euan Sadler, King's College London
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03260933
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRAS Project ID: 226031
- Status last verified
- Aug 2018
- First submitted
- 15 Aug 2017
- Last updated
- 7 Aug 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Aug 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Qualitative Study to Investigate Patients', Carers' and Providers' Perspectives on Integrated Care and Integrated Care Pathways for Frail Older People in Lambeth and Southwark, South London
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03260933
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRAS Project ID: 226031
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King's College LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Aug 2017 (actual)
- 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.
This is a qualitative interview study investigating patients', carers' and providers' perspectives on integrated care and integrated care pathways for frail older people in Lambeth and Southwark, south London.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Frail older people, their carers and a range of providers.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Frail older people aged 65 years and over, including men and women with different levels of frailty.
- Carers (family member, friend or neighbor) identified by the frail older participant as a main carer.
- Health and social care professionals, care workers, service managers and commissioners working in different parts of the local health and care system (primary, secondary, community, social and voluntary care), reflecting a range of roles.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Older people not identified as frail.
- Frail older people who are unable to provide their informed consent to take part in the study, for example due to significant cognitive impairment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No intervention given. This is a qualitative interview studyThis is a qualitative interview study | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey
Time frame: Day 1
Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey
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 7 Aug 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Frail Elderly Syndrome, run by King's College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 3 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 7 Aug 2018. 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 Kingdom. 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?
Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey (time frame: Day 1). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 7 Aug 2018.