Older AdultsNCT07440628
The Count Me In Program in Support of Social Participation for Older People With Loss of Autonomy
A study testing The Count Me In Program in people with Older Adults and Loss of Autonomy, run by Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether the Count Me In Program (Participe-Présent in French), which focuses on the strengths and power to act of older adults, can improve social participation and psychosocial factors among older adults with loss of autonomy, as assessed by the following outcome… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Older Adults, Loss of Autonomy
- What is being tested?
- The Count Me In Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 8 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 1 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Must be over 55 years old
- Must be able to understand and speak French fluently
- Must be able to attend a group meeting lasting about 45 minutes
- Must currently participate in at least one leisure activity in a day centre
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Alice Fortin, MA contact
About this study
Official title: The Count Me In Program in Support of Social Participation for Seniors Residing in Long-term Care Facilities and Seniors With Loss of Autonomy in Day Centres
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether the Count Me In Program (Participe-Présent in French), which focuses on the strengths and power to act of older adults, can improve social participation and psychosocial factors among older adults with loss of autonomy, as assessed by the following outcome measures: (1) loneliness; (2) depressive symptoms; (3) cognition; (4) frequency of participation in leisure activities; and (5) type of social participation.
Participants will attend seven weekly workshops in the Count Me In Program.
Read the detailed description
The first workshop, "Participate, what is it?", invites participants to explore the diversity, benefits, obstacles, and facilitators of social participation. The second workshop, "Building on Strengths", leads participating older adults to identify their own strengths, such as creativity or a sense of humor, and to choose a personal goal, such as meeting new people. At the third workshop, "The Community, a Source of Opportunities", discussions focus on participation opportunities offered within the community. The discussions notably address the possibility of finding affordable activities, organizing outings, or inviting organizations to visit institutions. The fourth workshop, "Aging and the Power to Act", proposes a dialogue on natural aging, ageism, and self-ageism. Participants explore the myths and realities of aging and identify strategies to strengthen their power to act. The fifth workshop, "Spending to Participate", has been withdrawn, given the complex context of personal financial management for the majority of these individuals. At the sixth workshop, "Communicate to Participate", several social skills are addressed, such as active listening, making requests, and resolving disputes. The seventh workshop, "Social Networking: Staying Connected", leads participants to define what a social network is, discuss it, and explore different strategies to meet their needs. Finally, the eighth workshop, "Citizen Participation", focuses on the recognition of rights, such as the equality of fundamental rights (justice, dignity, access to services), as well as on ways to be actively involved in society (e.g., signing petitions, participating in a users' committee).
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Loss of Autonomy
- Being tested
- The Count Me In Program
- Keywords
- Older adults, Loss of autonomy, Day centre
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The Count Me In ProgramOther
Seven weekly workshops
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The Count Me In Program | Experimental | Seven weekly workshops Receives: Other: The Count Me In Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Lonliness
The question about loneliness will be phrased as follows: "Do you suffer from loneliness? (never / sometimes / often or always)".
Measured: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment
Depressive symptoms
The Nursing Homes Short Depression Inventory (NH-SDI). It includes 16 closed-ended questions on depressive symptoms.
Measured: At enrollment and at 8 weeks from enrollment.
Lavel of social participation
Participants' social participation will be classified into six categories. The first level concerns all the daily activities that an individual normally performs alone in preparation for other activities that will put them in contact with other people (e.g., eating). The second level also includes activities where the individual is not in direct contact with other people, but where other people are present (e.g., listening to music in a performance hall). At the third level, the individual is in social contact with other people, either in person or online, but does not engage in any specific activity with them. At the fourth level, the individual collaborates with others to carry out an activity and achieve a common goal. The fifth level includes activities where the individual helps others (e.g., as a caregiver or volunteer). Finally, at the sixth level, the individual contributes more broadly to society through civic activities (e.g., getting involved in political parties).
Measured: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Cognition
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). It evaluates short-term memory, visuospatial function, executive function, attention, concentration, working memory, language and orientation.
Measured: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Frequency of participation in leisure activities per week
The frequency of participation in leisure activities per week will be documented by the administrative data of the leisure worker.
Measured: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (23)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Older AdultsStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec (CIUSSS MCQ)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tokiko Hamasaki, Study director, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440628
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Projet PP@CHSLD/CdJ
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: We will recruit eight participants from a single day centre. Although all data will be coded to protect confidentiality, due to the small sample size and single-site recruitment, there remains a risk that participants' privacy could be compromised if we share IPD. For this reason, we do not plan to share IPD with other researchers.
Publications
Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Plan d'action gouvernemental 2024-2029 - La fierté de vieillir Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2024. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003734/
Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Pour le mieux-être des personnes hébergées : plan d'action pour l'hébergement de longue durée 2021-2026 Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2022. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003375/
Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Cadre de référence des centres de jour pour aînés Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2023. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003640/
Orellana K, Manthorpe J, Tinker A. Day centres for older people: a systematically conducted scoping review of literature about their benefits, purposes and how they are perceived. Ageing Soc. 2020 Jan;40(1):73-104. doi: 10.1017/s0144686x18000843. Epub 2013 Aug 17.
PubMed 31798195Raymond, É., Sévigny, A., & Tourigny, A. (2012). Participation sociale des aînés : la parole aux aînés et aux intervenants. https://www.inspq.qc.ca/publications/1466
Prado-Jean A, Couratier P, Benissan-Tevi LA, Nubukpo P, Druet-Cabanac M, Clement JP. Development and validation of an instrument to detect depression in nursing homes. Nursing homes short depression inventory (NH-SDI). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2011 Aug;26(8):853-9. doi: 10.1002/gps.2613. Epub 2010 Oct 28.
PubMed 21744386Organisation mondiale de la santé. (2019). Cadre de mise en œuvre des soins intégrés pour les personnes âgées (SIPA) : directives concernant les systèmes et les services. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515993 / https://www.who.int/fr/publications/i/item/9789241515993
Organisation mondiale de la Santé. (2015). Rapport mondial sur le vieillissement et la santé. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565042
Nasreddine ZS, Phillips NA, Bedirian V, Charbonneau S, Whitehead V, Collin I, Cummings JL, Chertkow H. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA: a brief screening tool for mild cognitive impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Apr;53(4):695-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53221.x.
PubMed 15817019Mele B, Watt J, Wu P, Azeem F, Lew G, Holroyd-Leduc J, Goodarzi Z. Detecting depression in persons living in long-term care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies. Age Ageing. 2022 Mar 1;51(3):afac039. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afac039.
PubMed 35231088Levasseur M, Richard L, Gauvin L, Raymond E. Inventory and analysis of definitions of social participation found in the aging literature: proposed taxonomy of social activities. Soc Sci Med. 2010 Dec;71(12):2141-9. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.09.041. Epub 2010 Oct 19.
PubMed 21044812Lem K, McGilton KS, Aelick K, Iaboni A, Babineau J, Hewitt Colborne D, Edwards C, Bretzlaff M, Lender D, Gibson JL, Bethell J. Social connection and physical health outcomes among long-term care home residents: a scoping review. BMC Geriatr. 2021 Dec 18;21(1):722. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02638-4.
PubMed 34922469Keane J, Ryan C, Usher R. Leisure and social occupational choice within nursing home facilities in Ireland: Residents perspectives. Scand J Occup Ther. 2024 Jan;31(1):2259222. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2023.2259222. Epub 2023 Nov 7.
PubMed 37918009Juul A, Wilding R, Baldassar L. The Best Day of the Week: New Technology Enhancing Quality of Life in a Care Home. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Mar 19;16(6):1000. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16061000.
PubMed 30893945Jansson AH, Savikko N, Kautiainen H, Roitto HM, Pitkala KH. Changes in prevalence of loneliness over time in institutional settings, and associated factors. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2020 Jul-Aug;89:104043. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104043. Epub 2020 May 12.
PubMed 32442846
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Count Me In Program in Support of Social Participation for Seniors Residing in Long-term Care Facilities and Seniors With Loss of Autonomy in Day Centres
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440628
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Projet PP@CHSLD/CdJ
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Loss of Autonomy
- Keywords
- Older adults, Loss of autonomy, Day centre
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-RivièresUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec (CIUSSS MCQ)
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (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.
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether the Count Me In Program (Participe-Présent in French), which focuses on the strengths and power to act of older adults, can improve social participation and psychosocial factors among older adults with loss of autonomy, as assessed by the following outcome measures: (1) loneliness; (2) depressive symptoms; (3) cognition; (4) frequency of participation in leisure activities; and (5) type of social participation.
Participants will attend seven weekly workshops in the Count Me In Program.
Detailed description
The first workshop, "Participate, what is it?", invites participants to explore the diversity, benefits, obstacles, and facilitators of social participation. The second workshop, "Building on Strengths", leads participating older adults to identify their own strengths, such as creativity or a sense of humor, and to choose a personal goal, such as meeting new people. At the third workshop, "The Community, a Source of Opportunities", discussions focus on participation opportunities offered within the community. The discussions notably address the possibility of finding affordable activities, organizing outings, or inviting organizations to visit institutions. The fourth workshop, "Aging and the Power to Act", proposes a dialogue on natural aging, ageism, and self-ageism. Participants explore the myths and realities of aging and identify strategies to strengthen their power to act. The fifth workshop, "Spending to Participate", has been withdrawn, given the complex context of personal financial management for the majority of these individuals. At the sixth workshop, "Communicate to Participate", several social skills are addressed, such as active listening, making requests, and resolving disputes. The seventh workshop, "Social Networking: Staying Connected", leads participants to define what a social network is, discuss it, and explore different strategies to meet their needs. Finally, the eighth workshop, "Citizen Participation", focuses on the recognition of rights, such as the equality of fundamental rights (justice, dignity, access to services), as well as on ways to be actively involved in society (e.g., signing petitions, participating in a users' committee).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The Count Me In Program | Experimental | Other: The Count Me In ProgramSeven weekly workshops |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Must be over 55 years old
- Must be able to understand and speak French fluently
- Must be able to attend a group meeting lasting about 45 minutes
- Must currently participate in at least one leisure activity in a day centre
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Count Me In ProgramSeven weekly workshops | Other | The Count Me In Program |
Primary outcome
Lonliness
Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment
The question about loneliness will be phrased as follows: "Do you suffer from loneliness? (never / sometimes / often or always)".
Depressive symptoms
Time frame: At enrollment and at 8 weeks from enrollment.
The Nursing Homes Short Depression Inventory (NH-SDI). It includes 16 closed-ended questions on depressive symptoms.
Lavel of social participation
Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Participants' social participation will be classified into six categories. The first level concerns all the daily activities that an individual normally performs alone in preparation for other activities that will put them in contact with other people (e.g., eating). The second level also includes activities where the individual is not in direct contact with other people, but where other people are present (e.g., listening to music in a performance hall). At the third level, the individual is in social contact with other people, either in person or online, but does not engage in any specific activity with them. At the fourth level, the individual collaborates with others to carry out an activity and achieve a common goal. The fifth level includes activities where the individual helps others (e.g., as a caregiver or volunteer). Finally, at the sixth level, the individual contributes more broadly to society through civic activities (e.g., getting involved in political parties).
2 secondary outcomes
Cognition
Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Frequency of participation in leisure activities per week
Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Feb 2026.
- BackgroundMinistère de la santé et des services sociaux. Plan d'action gouvernemental 2024-2029 - La fierté de vieillir Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2024. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003734/
- BackgroundMinistère de la santé et des services sociaux. Pour le mieux-être des personnes hébergées : plan d'action pour l'hébergement de longue durée 2021-2026 Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2022. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003375/
- BackgroundMinistère de la santé et des services sociaux. Cadre de référence des centres de jour pour aînés Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2023. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003640/
- Background: PubMed 31798195Orellana K, Manthorpe J, Tinker A. Day centres for older people: a systematically conducted scoping review of literature about their benefits, purposes and how they are perceived. Ageing Soc. 2020 Jan;40(1):73-104. doi: 10.1017/s0144686x18000843. Epub 2013 Aug 17.
- BackgroundRaymond, É., Sévigny, A., & Tourigny, A. (2012). Participation sociale des aînés : la parole aux aînés et aux intervenants. https://www.inspq.qc.ca/publications/1466
- Background: PubMed 21744386Prado-Jean A, Couratier P, Benissan-Tevi LA, Nubukpo P, Druet-Cabanac M, Clement JP. Development and validation of an instrument to detect depression in nursing homes. Nursing homes short depression inventory (NH-SDI). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2011 Aug;26(8):853-9. doi: 10.1002/gps.2613. Epub 2010 Oct 28.
- BackgroundOrganisation mondiale de la santé. (2019). Cadre de mise en œuvre des soins intégrés pour les personnes âgées (SIPA) : directives concernant les systèmes et les services. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515993 / https://www.who.int/fr/publications/i/item/9789241515993
- BackgroundOrganisation mondiale de la Santé. (2015). Rapport mondial sur le vieillissement et la santé. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565042
- Background: PubMed 15817019Nasreddine ZS, Phillips NA, Bedirian V, Charbonneau S, Whitehead V, Collin I, Cummings JL, Chertkow H. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA: a brief screening tool for mild cognitive impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Apr;53(4):695-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53221.x.
- Background: PubMed 35231088Mele B, Watt J, Wu P, Azeem F, Lew G, Holroyd-Leduc J, Goodarzi Z. Detecting depression in persons living in long-term care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies. Age Ageing. 2022 Mar 1;51(3):afac039. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afac039.
- Background: PubMed 21044812Levasseur M, Richard L, Gauvin L, Raymond E. Inventory and analysis of definitions of social participation found in the aging literature: proposed taxonomy of social activities. Soc Sci Med. 2010 Dec;71(12):2141-9. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.09.041. Epub 2010 Oct 19.
- Background: PubMed 34922469Lem K, McGilton KS, Aelick K, Iaboni A, Babineau J, Hewitt Colborne D, Edwards C, Bretzlaff M, Lender D, Gibson JL, Bethell J. Social connection and physical health outcomes among long-term care home residents: a scoping review. BMC Geriatr. 2021 Dec 18;21(1):722. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02638-4.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. We will recruit eight participants from a single day centre. Although all data will be coded to protect confidentiality, due to the small sample size and single-site recruitment, there remains a risk that participants' privacy could be compromised if we share IPD. For this reason, we do not plan to share IPD with other researchers.
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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.
Alice Fortin, MA contact
Tokiko Hamasaki study director
University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The Count Me In Program in people with Older Adults and Loss of Autonomy, run by Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Tokiko Hamasaki, PhD (819-478-5011 ext. 2903, tokiko.hamasaki@uqtr.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Lonliness (time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07440628, which also lists 23 linked publications.
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 Feb 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.