NCT06890325 A Service-Learning Program for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Health Promotion in Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06890325 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia |
| Condition | Frailty |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-11 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12-20 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-11 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-20.
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Brief Summary
The GEROS Project aims to develop and implement a Service-Learning (S-L) program that integrates Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and health promotion, for students at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare at the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC). This initiative engages university students, healthcare professionals, and older adults (60+) in a participatory, intergenerational approach that fosters mutual learning and community engagement. The study follows a non-experimental mixed-method design, involving students from Nursing, Physiotherapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Participants include older adults (60+) who can independently travel to the university. The project is integrated into different subjects, in groups of 4-5 students, participants conduct a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), evaluating frailty using VIG-Frail, intrinsic capacity with ICOPE, quality of life with EUROQOL 5D-5L, and specific health indicators with Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC). To assess the program's effectiveness, several outcome measures will be analyzed including students' perceived knowledge, competencies, and skills, as well as older adults' awareness of their health status, lifestyle, and risk factors. Additionally, the satisfaction levels of both will be evaluated. The items will be evaluated using a 1-5 Likert Scale, and the analysis will be conducted with SPSS. Data recording will be carried out through REDCap. The GEROS Project aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). By offering care to the aging population and providing them with personalized health recommendations, the project promotes preventive strategies, active aging, and intergenerational learning. Furthermore, GEROS integrates innovative educational methodologies, encouraging experiential learning, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and the development of practical skills in real-world contexts. The program's scalability and adaptability could serve as a model for other universities and healthcare institutions aiming to enhance geriatric care through service-learning initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: A) For users: * Any person aged 60 or older who can move to the facility (Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare) independently or accompanied by a caregiver. B) For students: * Students from Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Psychology degrees of UVic-UCC. Exclusion Criteria: * For users: Individuals institutionalized in a long-term care institution.
Contact & Investigator
Júlia Casacuberta-Roca, Nursing
STUDY DIRECTOR
University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06890325 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Frailty. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06890325 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06890325 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at javier.jerez@uvic.cat for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06890325 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Vic, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06890325 clinical trial?
NCT06890325 is sponsored by University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia. The principal investigator is Júlia Casacuberta-Roca, Nursing at University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.