Life Monitoring for Rural Older Adults
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Conditions studied: Aged 60 Years or Older
In brief
Aging is a biological process that is accompanied by a progressive deterioration of physical and mental abilities and leads to an increased risk of disease. In 2023, Spain will reach an all-time high aging rate of 137.7% due to the low birth rate and increasing life expectancy. In Castilla y León, 47.57% of the population lives in municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants. This percentage has decreased over the last 10 years, reflecting a clear trend towards rural exodus, and this population loss requires the development of specific measures. Spanish Law 45/2007 includes as one of its objectives the promotion of quality social services and the guarantee of access to public services for older adults. However, geographical dispersion limits the effective implementation of these services. Although Castilla y León has a good network of local clinics, medical care in many municipalities is outpatient and limited to a weekly consultation. This low frequency of face-to-face care hinders the early detection of diseases, leads to a greater number of avoidable hospitalizations and contributes to older adults isolation. Faced with this reality, the VIVIR (Integrated Monitoring for Independent Living in Rural Settings) project proposes the implementation of an innovative system for the continuous monitoring of the health status of the elderly through an advanced comprehensive assessment kit. This kit will include instruments such as electrocardiogram, blood pressure measurement, manual grip strength, assessment of physical and emotional functions, spirometry, body composition and nutritional assessment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06974006
- Run by
- European University Miguel de Cervantes
- People needed
- 82
- Starts
- 2025-05-15
- Expected to finish
- 2027-01-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-09
Who can join
Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- People living in rural areas of less than 20,000 inhabitants belonging to the Diputación de Valladolid.
- People aged 60 years or older.
You may not qualify if…
- People with cognitive impairment and difficulty in understanding and responding to verbal commands.
- People who have been admitted to hospital for more than or equal to one week in the last month prior to inclusion in the study.
Where it is running
- Miguel de Cervantes European University — Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain (enrolling)
- Miguel de Cervantes European University — Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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