Using Technology to Improve Function for Older Latinos With Disabilities in Underserved Areas

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO · May 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping older Latinos with disabilities improve their daily functioning and overall quality of life through a special program called VIVE-AT, which uses technology tailored to their cultural needs. Researchers will first gather input from community members to make sure the program meets the participants' needs. They plan to invite 76 Spanish-speaking Latino adults aged 65 and older, who can live independently but have some difficulties with physical activities, to take part in the study. To qualify, participants should not live in a nursing home, should not require home healthcare, and must be able to participate in a six-week group program without significant memory issues.

Participants in the trial will be randomly assigned to either receive the VIVE-AT program at a local clinic or be placed on a waitlist while still receiving regular phone support. Everyone in the study will continue to get their usual medical care. This trial is currently not recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into how technology can support older adults in underserved communities.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Spanish speaking Latino adults ≥65 years
• • With a physical function impairment (PROMIS-HAQ T-Score ≤45)
• • Living independently in the community (not requiring supervision to perform their daily living activities)
• • Self-reported ability to participate in a 6 weeks of group intervention
• • Having no plans to move for the next 12 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Currently residing in a nursing or group home
• • Receiving home healthcare services
• • Having a significant cognitive impairment as evidenced by a score ≤23 in the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)