Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Edition updated 6:00 AM ETSAT, OCT 17 · 6 AM ET editionNext edition in Next --:--:--

Singapore trial plans to screen older adults for early decline and prevent it

Recruiting · National University Hospital, Singapore

What this means

This is a study plan to check adults aged 60 and up for early signs of decline. People found at risk would get help or referral to care. The study has not reported results yet, so it cannot show whether the approach works.

Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.

Status
Recruiting
Who can join
Ages 60 and over
Where
1 site

Contacts and how to join ↗

The science

Registered title
Implementation of Decade of Healthy Ageing Action Plan to Screen and Prevent Decline in Intrinsic Capacity in Elders (SPICE) Through Multisectoral Collaboration in Singapore
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
observational
Conditions
Frailty, Intrinsic Capacity, Lifestyle
What is tested
ICOPE-Based Digital Intrinsic Capacity Monitoring and Triggered Follow-up (SPICE Pathway)
Sponsor
National University Hospital, Singapore
Ages
60 Years to no maximum
Dates
First posted Apr 13, 2026 · updated Apr 13, 2026

Registry summary

This study evaluates the implementation of a structured community-based pathway to screen, risk stratify, and prevent decline in intrinsic capacity (IC) among adults aged 60 years and above in Singapore. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework and digital screening tools, participants will undergo IC domain screening in community settings. Individuals identified with early decline will receive targeted multidomain interventions and/or referral to primary or specialist care as indicated. Participants will be followed longitudinally to assess feasibility, uptake, functional trajectories, and implementation outcomes.

Sites (1)

  • National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
Report a problem