Status:
RECRUITING
A Multicenter Observational Study of an Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Care Model in Post-Acute Treatment of Frail Elderly Patients
Lead Sponsor:
China Medical University Hospital
Conditions:
Frail Elderly Patients
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Exploring the Impact and Effectiveness of an Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Treatment Model in Post-Acute Care for Frail Older Patients.
Detailed Description
Frailty Syndrome is a common syndrome in the geriatric population, with prevalence of 14% in a population of 65 years old and 26% in 85 years old. Clinically, frailty syndrome is associated with incre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Elderly patients aged ≥75 years.
- A history of at least one of the following conditions: Parkinson's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mild dementia, or chronic kidney disease at stage 3 or above.
- Hospitalized due to an acute illness (length of hospital stay \>72 hours).
- Functional decline within one month after completion of treatment.
- Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 5-7 (indicating moderate or greater frailty, with retained rehabilitation potential).
- Can answer clinical questionnaires and scales.
Exclusion
- Medically unstable (requiring intensive medical interventions, diagnostic testing, or supplemental oxygen).
- Unable to cooperate with treatment or communication.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 28 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07136935
Start Date
July 28 2025
End Date
March 31 2027
Last Update
August 22 2025
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan, 403