Elderly MigrantsNCT07040371
Health Promotion Behavior Intervention for Elderly Migrants to Improve Health Outcomes
A study testing Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program and receiving routine community care and management only in people with Elderly Migrants and Health Promotion Behavior, run by Huzhou University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aimed to develop a health promotion behavior intervention for elderly migrants and evaluate its effects, in order to provide insights for enhancing health-promoting behaviors among elderly migrants, improving community-based health management services for this population, and addressing health challenges… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Elderly Migrants, Health Promotion Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program and receiving routine community care and management only
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 61 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2024to 24 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 55 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age requirement: female ≥55 years, male ≥60 years；
- Residing in Huzhou city for >6 months;
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent;
- Cognitively intact.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with language/communication barriers.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Health Promotion Behavior Intervention for Elderly Migrants: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to develop a health promotion behavior intervention for elderly migrants and evaluate its effects, in order to provide insights for enhancing health-promoting behaviors among elderly migrants, improving community-based health management services for this population, and addressing health challenges related to migration in an aging society.
Read the detailed description
This study employed a randomized controlled trial design, with elderly migrants in Huzhou City as participants, randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The control group received routine community care, while the intervention group underwent a 12-week "Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program for Elderly Migrants" based on the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) theory. The intervention targeted motivation, capability, and opportunity through six dimensions, including health habits, social participation, and health responsibility, delivered via group interactions, face-to-face sessions, online resources, and community activities. Standardized scales were used to assess health promotion behaviors, self-perceived aging, family care, and loneliness at baseline, 6 weeks, and post-intervention. Data analysis involved Shapiro-Wilk tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.
- Conditions
- Elderly Migrants, Health Promotion Behavior
- Being tested
- Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program, receiving routine community care and management only
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Health Promotion Behavior Intervention ProgramOther
The intervention program is structured around a three-step framework: ① building motivation and providing opportunities; ② reinforcing motivation, enhancing capabilities, and providing opportunities; and ③ sustaining motivation, strengthening capabilities, and providing opportunities. The process involves assessing the current state of health-promoting behaviors among elderly migrants, implementing interventions to promote these behaviors, and evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions. The program spans 12 weeks and is carried out by a team of researchers and nursing students. Key intervention components include: ① helping elderly migrants recognize their health issues, analyzing the impact of migration on health-promoting behaviors, and emphasizing the importance of such behaviors through comparisons of negative and positive case studies; ② conducting thematic training on health habits, dietary nutrition, exercise safety, oral hygiene, and other topics through health lectures,
receiving routine community care and management onlyOther
It primarily included distributing health manuals, conducting regular health education sessions, and performing follow-ups. Researchers and community nurses collected and addressed health-related inquiries raised by the elderly migrants. Additionally, to ensure scientific rigor and equity in the study, compensatory interventions (such as providing equivalent intervention opportunities or distributing relevant intervention materials) were offered to participants based on their actual needs upon completion of the research project.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Health Promotion Behavior Intervention + Routine Community Nursing and Management | Experimental | In addition to routine community nursing and management, the experimental group of elderly migrants also received the health promotion behavior intervention program developed in this study. Receives: Other: Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program |
| routine community nursing and management only | Active comparator | The control group of elderly migrants received routine community nursing and management, which primarily included distributing health manuals, conducting regular health education activities, follow-up visits, etc. Receives: Other: receiving routine community care and management only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the geriatric health promotion scale
The health-promoting behaviors of elderly migrants were assessed using the the geriatric health promotion scale. This scale consists of 22 items across six dimensions: health habits, social participation, health responsibility, healthy diet, physical exercise, and oral health care. A 4-point Likert scale was used for scoring, with higher scores indicating better health-promoting behaviors. In this study, the Cronbach's α coefficient for this scale was 0.843, demonstrating good internal consistency reliability.
Measured: baseline, week 6, and week 12
Secondary outcomes (3)
the brief ageing perceptions questionnaire (B-APQ)
The Brief Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire (B-APQ) was used to assess self-perceptions of aging among elderly migrants. This 17-item scale evaluates five dimensions: timeline chronic, positive consequences, positive control, negative consequences, and emotional representations. Responses were scored using a 4-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating more negative self-perceptions of aging. In the current study, the scale demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.782).
Measured: baseline, week 6, and week 12
The family APGAR
The family APGAR was employed to measure perceived family support among elderly migrants. This instrument assesses five domains: adaptability, partnership, growth, affection, and resolve, utilizing a 3-point Likert scale where higher scores indicate stronger family support. In the present study, the scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency with a Cronbach's α coefficient of 0.940.
Measured: baseline, week 6, and week 12
UCLA Loneliness Scale
The UCLA Loneliness Scale (8-item version) was administered to evaluate loneliness levels among elderly migrants. This standardized instrument consists of 8 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, with higher total scores indicating greater severity of loneliness. In the current study, the scale demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.841).
Measured: baseline, week 6, and week 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jun 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2024
- Primary completion12 Nov 2024
- Study completion24 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Elderly MigrantsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 61 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Huzhou University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Li Fang, Huzhou University
- Investigators
- Meijuan Cao, Study director, Huzhou University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07040371
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202401-36
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 27 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- 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 27 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Health Promotion Behavior Intervention for Elderly Migrants: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07040371
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202401-36
- Conditions
- Elderly Migrants, Health Promotion Behavior
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 61 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Huzhou UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jun 2025 (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 study aimed to develop a health promotion behavior intervention for elderly migrants and evaluate its effects, in order to provide insights for enhancing health-promoting behaviors among elderly migrants, improving community-based health management services for this population, and addressing health challenges related to migration in an aging society.
Detailed description
This study employed a randomized controlled trial design, with elderly migrants in Huzhou City as participants, randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The control group received routine community care, while the intervention group underwent a 12-week "Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program for Elderly Migrants" based on the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) theory. The intervention targeted motivation, capability, and opportunity through six dimensions, including health habits, social participation, and health responsibility, delivered via group interactions, face-to-face sessions, online resources, and community activities. Standardized scales were used to assess health promotion behaviors, self-perceived aging, family care, and loneliness at baseline, 6 weeks, and post-intervention. Data analysis involved Shapiro-Wilk tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Health Promotion Behavior Intervention + Routine Community Nursing and Management | Experimental | Other: Health Promotion Behavior Intervention ProgramIn addition to routine community nursing and management, the experimental group of elderly migrants also received the health promotion behavior intervention program developed in this study. |
| routine community nursing and management only | Active comparator | Other: receiving routine community care and management onlyThe control group of elderly migrants received routine community nursing and management, which primarily included distributing health manuals, conducting regular health education activities, follow-up visits, etc. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age requirement: female ≥55 years, male ≥60 years；
- Residing in Huzhou city for >6 months;
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent;
- Cognitively intact.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals with language/communication barriers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Promotion Behavior Intervention ProgramThe intervention program is structured around a three-step framework: ① building motivation and providing opportunities; ② reinforcing motivation, enhancing capabilities, and providing opportunities; and ③ sustaining motivation, strengthening capabilities, and providing opportunities. The process involves assessing the current state of health-promoting behaviors among elderly migrants, implementing interventions to promote these behaviors, and evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions. The program spans 12 weeks and is carried out by a team of researchers and nursing students. Key intervention components include: ① helping elderly migrants recognize their health issues, analyzing the impact of migration on health-promoting behaviors, and emphasizing the importance of such behaviors through comparisons of negative and positive case studies; ② conducting thematic training on health habits, dietary nutrition, exercise safety, oral hygiene, and other topics through health lectures, | Other | Health Promotion Behavior Intervention + Routine Community Nursing and Management |
| receiving routine community care and management onlyIt primarily included distributing health manuals, conducting regular health education sessions, and performing follow-ups. Researchers and community nurses collected and addressed health-related inquiries raised by the elderly migrants. Additionally, to ensure scientific rigor and equity in the study, compensatory interventions (such as providing equivalent intervention opportunities or distributing relevant intervention materials) were offered to participants based on their actual needs upon completion of the research project. | Other | routine community nursing and management only |
Primary outcome
the geriatric health promotion scale
Time frame: baseline, week 6, and week 12
The health-promoting behaviors of elderly migrants were assessed using the the geriatric health promotion scale. This scale consists of 22 items across six dimensions: health habits, social participation, health responsibility, healthy diet, physical exercise, and oral health care. A 4-point Likert scale was used for scoring, with higher scores indicating better health-promoting behaviors. In this study, the Cronbach's α coefficient for this scale was 0.843, demonstrating good internal consistency reliability.
3 secondary outcomes
the brief ageing perceptions questionnaire (B-APQ)
Time frame: baseline, week 6, and week 12
The family APGAR
Time frame: baseline, week 6, and week 12
UCLA Loneliness Scale
Time frame: baseline, week 6, and week 12
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 27 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Meijuan Cao study director
Huzhou University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Health Promotion Behavior Intervention Program and receiving routine community care and management only in people with Elderly Migrants and Health Promotion Behavior, run by Huzhou University at 1 site in China.
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 4 inclusion and 1 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 27 Jun 2025. 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 China. 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?
the geriatric health promotion scale (time frame: baseline, week 6, and week 12). 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 27 Jun 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.