What this means
Researchers plan a small test of a program that screens older adults for frailty in primary care. The study will check if the program can work well before any larger use.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 60–100 · 30 older adults per polyclinic in Singapore
- Where
- Not listed
The science
- Registered title
- An Intrinsic Capacity Identification and Management Programme for Older Adults in Singapore's Primary Care
- Trial ID
- NCT06753643 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- observational
- Conditions
- Healthy Ageing, Frailty
- What is tested
- The IMPACTFrail programme
- Sponsor
- Geriatric Education and Research Institute
- Ages
- 60 Years to 100 Years
- Dates
- First posted Dec 31, 2024 · updated Dec 31, 2024
Registry summary
The IMPACTFrail program is an intrinsic capacity (IC) identification and management program for mildly frail older adults. Specifically, it delivers the three-tier approach recommended in the National Frailty Strategy Policy Report. The program's core functions include the segmentation of older persons using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score followed by secondary IC screening for CFS 4 to 5 (Tier 1), follow-up clinical assessment to confirm IC losses (Tier 2) and needs-directed management and tracking of their health (Tier 3).
The investigator aims to conduct a multi-site feasibility study on a small group of older adult study participants (n=30 per polyclinic).
The feasibility study has a few components. First, a qualitative study will assess its feasibility (implementation, appropriateness, acceptability, practicality, adaptability) as perceived by older adults, healthcare providers, and healthcare administrators. Second, the investigator aims to collect process indicators to track its implementation progress. Third, program costs will be estimated. Fourth, the investigator will develop a logic model and theory of change, and cluster-specific detailed written program descriptions. Lastly, the investigator aims to triangulate the findings and assess the feasibility for larger-scale implementation. This study is guided by implementation science frameworks and guidelines for conducting feasibility studies.