Disabled PersonsNCT07579832
Quantitative Monitoring of Disability Care Quality for Long-Term Care Facilities 2
A study testing Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring System in people with Disabled Persons and Activities of Daily Living, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a smart wearable wristband-based care system can improve the quality of care and physical activity levels among older adults with disabilities receiving home-based care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Disabled Persons, Activities of Daily Living, Aged
- What is being tested?
- Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring System
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1,080 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 31 Dec 2027
- 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 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Older adults with disabilities:
- Aged ≥ 65 years.
- Classified as CMS level 2-6 under Taiwan Long-Term Care Need Assessment.
- Currently receiving at least one Long-Term Care 2.0 service (e.g., home care, home-based rehabilitation, or respite care).
- Have normal cognitive function, or a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 23 when cognitive screening is performed.
- Own and are able to use a smartphone.
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- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
- Family caregivers:
- Have normal cognitive function, or a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 23 when cognitive screening is performed.
- Own and are able to use a smartphone.
- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals:
- Employed or contracted by a home-based long-term care institution with at least three professional disciplines (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers).
- Own and are able to use a smartphone.
- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Older adults with disabilities:
- Severe acute medical conditions or unstable physiological status.
- Severe cognitive impairment without a caregiver capable of assisting with questionnaires.
- Not currently receiving any long-term care services.
- Family caregivers:
- Severe acute medical conditions or unstable physiological status.
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- Severe cognitive impairment without ability to complete questionnaires.
- Not currently involved in long-term care services.
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals:
- Providing services exclusively in non-home-based settings (e.g., institutional or hospital-only care).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institute
Huwei, Yunlin City, 632007
Kai-Chia Cheng, PhD, +886-5-6204000 ext. 51169, kccheng@nhri.edu.tw
About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a smart wearable wristband-based care system can improve the quality of care and physical activity levels among older adults with disabilities receiving home-based care. The study population includes older adults with disabilities, their family caregivers, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation service providers.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
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- Whether the use of a smart wearable wristband can improve functional performance, as measured by Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) assessments?
- Whether the intervention can increase physical activity levels and improve overall care quality, while reducing caregiver burden and enhancing satisfaction?
Participants will:
- Wear a smart wearable wristband continuously for 8 weeks to record physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index.
- Undergo assessments at baseline and after the 8-week intervention, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), and the Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE-C).
- Provide data on caregiver stress, satisfaction, and service utilization for the analysis of care quality.
- Conditions
- Disabled Persons, Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Motor Activity
- Being tested
- Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring System
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring SystemDevice
The intervention consists of an 8-week use of a smart wearable wristband device. The device continuously collects physiological and physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index. The system provides feedback on activity patterns and supports care coordination among older adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals through a digital communication system. Data collected from the device will be used to monitor changes in physical activity among older adults with disabilities and to evaluate changes in care quality for family caregivers and multidisciplinary professionals before and after the intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Wearable Wristband Intervention | Experimental | Participants will receive an 8-week smart wearable wristband-based intervention. The wearable device continuously records physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index. The intervention also includes a digital care coordination and feedback system to support communication between older adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals. Outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention. Receives: Device: Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring System |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical activity level (step count)
Step count in older adults with disabilities will be measured using a smart wearable wristband to assess changes in physical activity before and after the 8-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Physical activity level (heart rate)
Heart rate in older adults with disabilities will be measured using a smart wearable wristband before and after the 8-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Physical activity level (fatigue index)
Fatigue index in older adults with disabilities will be calculated using the algorithm embedded in the smart wearable wristband system and assessed before and after the 8-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Caregivers stress (Scale title: Caregiver Burden/stress Scale)
Caregiver stress in family caregivers will be assessed using a validated caregiver burden/stress scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 36 and will be transformed to a 0-100 scale for analysis. A higher score indicates greater caregiver burden and stress.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Satisfaction with smart wearable wristband system
Satisfaction with the smart care system will be assessed among multidisciplinary professionals using a structured satisfaction questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluates multiple domains, including usability, applicability, service quality, sustainability, and motivation. Responses are rated using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from very dissatisfied to very satisfied, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Activities of daily living (Scale title: Activities of Daily Living)
Functional status in older adults with disabilities will be assessed using the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater ability to perform activities of daily living.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Instrumental activities of daily living (Scale title: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale)
Functional independence in older adults with disabilities will be assessed using the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale. Scores range from 0 to 34 and will be converted to a standardized 0-100 scale for analysis. Higher scores indicate better ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Intrinsic capacity (Title: Integrated Care for Older People)
Intrinsic capacity in older adults with disabilities will be assessed using the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework. The assessment includes cognitive function, mobility, nutritional status, vision, hearing, and depressive symptoms. Higher levels of impairment indicate greater decline in intrinsic capacity.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Self-reported physical activity (Scale title: Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly)
Self-reported physical activity in older adults with disabilities will be assessed using the Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE-C). Scores are calculated by weighting different physical activities according to their frequency and duration of performance. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical activity.
Measured: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 May 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Disabled PersonsStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1,080 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Chueh-Ho Lin, PhD, Principal investigator, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07579832
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EC1140702
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2026
- 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 21 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Quantitative Monitoring of Disability Care Quality for Long-Term Care Facilities 2
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07579832
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EC1140702
- Conditions
- Disabled Persons, Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Motor Activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,080 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, TaiwanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 May 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 clinical trial is to evaluate whether a smart wearable wristband-based care system can improve the quality of care and physical activity levels among older adults with disabilities receiving home-based care. The study population includes older adults with disabilities, their family caregivers, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation service providers.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Whether the use of a smart wearable wristband can improve functional performance, as measured by Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) assessments?
- Whether the intervention can increase physical activity levels and improve overall care quality, while reducing caregiver burden and enhancing satisfaction?
Participants will:
- Wear a smart wearable wristband continuously for 8 weeks to record physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index.
- Undergo assessments at baseline and after the 8-week intervention, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), and the Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE-C).
- Provide data on caregiver stress, satisfaction, and service utilization for the analysis of care quality.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Wearable Wristband Intervention | Experimental | Device: Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring SystemParticipants will receive an 8-week smart wearable wristband-based intervention. The wearable device continuously records physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index. The intervention also includes a digital care coordination and feedback system to support communication between older adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals. Outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Older adults with disabilities:
- Family caregivers:
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals:
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Older adults with disabilities:
- Family caregivers:
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring SystemThe intervention consists of an 8-week use of a smart wearable wristband device. The device continuously collects physiological and physical activity data, including step count, activity level, heart rate, and fatigue index. The system provides feedback on activity patterns and supports care coordination among older adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals through a digital communication system. Data collected from the device will be used to monitor changes in physical activity among older adults with disabilities and to evaluate changes in care quality for family caregivers and multidisciplinary professionals before and after the intervention. | Device | Smart Wearable Wristband Intervention |
Primary outcome
Physical activity level (step count)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Step count in older adults with disabilities will be measured using a smart wearable wristband to assess changes in physical activity before and after the 8-week intervention.
Physical activity level (heart rate)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Heart rate in older adults with disabilities will be measured using a smart wearable wristband before and after the 8-week intervention.
Physical activity level (fatigue index)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Fatigue index in older adults with disabilities will be calculated using the algorithm embedded in the smart wearable wristband system and assessed before and after the 8-week intervention.
Caregivers stress (Scale title: Caregiver Burden/stress Scale)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Caregiver stress in family caregivers will be assessed using a validated caregiver burden/stress scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 36 and will be transformed to a 0-100 scale for analysis. A higher score indicates greater caregiver burden and stress.
Satisfaction with smart wearable wristband system
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Satisfaction with the smart care system will be assessed among multidisciplinary professionals using a structured satisfaction questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluates multiple domains, including usability, applicability, service quality, sustainability, and motivation. Responses are rated using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from very dissatisfied to very satisfied, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
4 secondary outcomes
Activities of daily living (Scale title: Activities of Daily Living)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Instrumental activities of daily living (Scale title: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Intrinsic capacity (Title: Integrated Care for Older People)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
Self-reported physical activity (Scale title: Chinese Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly)
Time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)
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 21 Aug 2026.
- 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.
Chueh-Ho Lin, PhD principal investigator
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Smart Wearable Wristband-Based Monitoring System in people with Disabled Persons and Activities of Daily Living, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 15 inclusion and 10 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2026. 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 Taiwan. 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?
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 Kai-Chia Cheng, PhD (+886-5-6204000 ext. 51169, kccheng@nhri.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical activity level (step count) (time frame: Baseline (0 week) and after intervention (8 weeks)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 21 Aug 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.