Status:

COMPLETED

Randomised Controlled Trial of Unsolicited Occupational Therapy in Community-Dwelling Elderly

Lead Sponsor:

Leiden University Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

Conditions:

Disability

Occupational Therapy

Eligibility:

All Genders

85-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study we aim to assess whether unsolicited occupational therapy compared to no therapy can decelerate the increase in disability in high-risk elderly.

Detailed Description

Community-dwelling elderly, and particularly the oldest old, are generally viewed as highly susceptible to the 'inverse care law'. That is, those in greatest need for preventive assessment and surveil...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 85 years
  • living independently
  • MMSE score \> 18 points

Exclusion

  • none

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

May 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

400 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00278096

Start Date

March 1 2000

End Date

May 1 2004

Last Update

January 18 2006

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