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Design and Testing of a Person-centered Telecare Model for Healthy Aging in Bogotá

NCT07447492 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 155

Last updated 2026-07-10

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Summary

What is the purpose of this study? The main goal of this study is to design and test a new "telecare" model to help adults aged 80 and older in Bogotá live healthier and more independent lives. The investigators want to see if providing personalized support through technology can improve physical health, prevent falls, and reduce the need for hospital visits or nursing home care.

Why is this study important? As people get older, they may face more health challenges or feel lonely, especially if they live alone. Traditional healthcare often focuses only on treating illnesses. This study focuses on "healthy aging" by looking at the whole person-including physical health, social support, and daily needs-to help participants stay active and safe in their own homes.

Who can participate?

Participants in this study are adults who:

Are 80 years of age or older.

Live in the urban area of Bogotá.

Are affiliated with Compensar EPS.

Are generally independent (able to perform most daily activities).

Can be reached by telephone.

What will happen during the study? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group receiving the new telecare support or a "usual care" group.

Assessment: At the start, the research team will visit participants' homes to understand participants' health, home environment, and needs.

The Telecare Model: Those in the intervention group will use a simple, easy-to-use device designed specifically for older adults. Through this device, participants will receive:

Health tips and training on self-care.

Support from "case managers" who help coordinate social and health services.

Connections to a support network of family, neighbors, and community resources.

Follow-up: Every six months, the team will check in to see how participants are doing and measure changes in physical and mental well-being.

What are the expected benefits? The investigators hope this model will help participants maintain physical strength and memory, feel more connected to the community, and enjoy a better quality of life. The results will help improve how Bogotá cares for its older citizens in the future.

Conditions

  • Healthy Ageing

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Telecare and Case Management Program

Multifaceted intervention involving a telecare device for monitoring, personalized health care paths (ICOPE), and social support network management.

OTHER

Usual Care

Standard health promotion and prevention programs provided by the EPS.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-04-01

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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