What this means
This study will ask older villagers about their health, diet, and daily abilities, and check their weight and blood pressure. It has not started yet, so no results exist.
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- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 60 and over
- Where
- 1 site
The science
- Registered title
- Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut
- Trial ID
- NCT07263087 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- observational
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition, Frailty, Functional Decline Geriatric Health
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Ages
- 60 Years to no maximum
- Dates
- First posted Dec 4, 2025 · updated Dec 5, 2025
Registry summary
This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will complete interviews covering medical history, lifestyle behaviors, functional ability, mental health, nutrition, and quality of life. Physical measurements such as weight, height, blood pressure, and simple clinical assessments will also be performed. The goal of the study is to describe the current health needs of the elderly population and identify risk factors for chronic diseases, malnutrition, and functional decline. The results will help guide local health services and future elderly-care programs in Upper Egypt. No treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.
Sites (1)
- Assiut University Hospital - Public Health and Community Medicine Department, Asyut, Egypt