Chronic Diseases in Older AdultsRURAL-AGENCT07263087
Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut
An observational study of Chronic Diseases in Older Adults and Malnutrition, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition, Frailty
- How many people
- 330 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- Jan 2026to Sep 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: This study includes elderly individuals aged 60 years and older residing in Al-Boura village, Assiut Governorate. Participants are recruited directly from households using systematic random sampling. Both men and women from all socioeconomic backgrounds are eligible.
Who may be able to join
- Age ≥ 60 years
- Resident in the selected rural village in Assiut
- Able to communicate and respond to interview questions
- Provides informed consent to participate
Who cannot join
- Bedridden or severely ill preventing participation
- Severe cognitive impairment preventing interview
- Refusal to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site
Assiut University Hospital - Public Health and Community Medicine Department
Asyut, 71525
Prof. Mahmoud Attia Abdel-Aaty Mohammad, professor, +201092165631, mateya2015@aun.edu.eg
About this study
Official title: Health Profile of the Elderly Population in a Rural Area of Assiut Governorate: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will complete interviews covering medical history, lifestyle behaviors, functional ability, mental health, nutrition, and quality of life. Physical measurements such as weight, height, blood pressure, and simple clinical assessments will also be performed. The goal of the study is to describe the current health needs of the elderly population and identify risk factors for chronic diseases, malnutrition, and functional decline. The results will help guide local health services and future elderly-care programs in Upper Egypt. No treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.
Read the detailed description
This community-based observational study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the health status, nutritional profile, functional ability, mental health, and quality of life of older adults residing in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Upper Egypt. The study is designed to describe the current health needs of individuals aged 60 years and above through structured interviews, standardized assessment tools, and objective anthropometric and clinical measurements.
Participants will be evaluated using validated instruments covering chronic disease history, medication use, health behaviors, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive status, depression, frailty, nutritional risk, and quality of life. Physical examinations will include measurements such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, mid-upper arm circumference, and waist circumference. The study does not involve any interventions, randomization, or treatment allocation.
The primary objective is to identify the prevalence of chronic conditions, malnutrition, functional decline, frailty, and psychosocial challenges among the elderly population in rural settings. Secondary objectives include identifying associated factors, mapping unmet health needs, and generating evidence to support planning and implementation of elderly-focused health programs in Upper Egypt. Findings from this study are expected to guide the development of community health strategies and inform future public health interventions aimed at improving elderly care and reducing disease burden in resource-limited rural areas.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition, Frailty, Functional Decline Geriatric Health
- Keywords
- Elderly Health, Geriatric Assessment, Nutrition in Older Adults, Functional Status, Chronic Disease Burden, Rural Health, Upper Egypt
- Medical subject headings
- Malnutrition, Frailty
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Older Adults (≥60 Years) | Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above living in Al-Boura village, Assiut, Egypt. Participants will complete structured interviews and undergo basic anthropometric and clinical assessments. No interventions are provided as this is an observational, cross-sectional study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Geriatric Health Problems
Proportion of older adults (≥60 years) identified with one or more geriatric health problems assessed during the study visit, including chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes), functional limitation, cognitive impairment, malnutrition risk, depression, polypharmacy, and sensory impairment. These assessments are conducted through structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and clinical examinations.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment at time of interview)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2025
- Study startJan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionJul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Diseases in Older AdultsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 330 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeinab Galal Eldeen Abdelhamid, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07263087
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PHCM-ElderlyHealth-2025-ASSIUT
- Acronym
- RURAL-AGE
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: o. The study will not share individual participant data (IPD) because the dataset contains sensitive personal health information from elderly participants in a small rural community. Public sharing of raw individual-level data may compromise participant confidentiality and privacy. Only aggregated, de-identified results will be reported in publications."
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Health Profile of the Elderly Population in a Rural Area of Assiut Governorate: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07263087
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RURAL-AGE / PHCM-ElderlyHealth-2025-ASSIUT
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition, Frailty, Functional Decline Geriatric Health
- Keywords
- Elderly Health, Geriatric Assessment, Nutrition in Older Adults, Functional Status, Chronic Disease Burden, Rural Health, Upper Egypt
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 330 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will complete interviews covering medical history, lifestyle behaviors, functional ability, mental health, nutrition, and quality of life. Physical measurements such as weight, height, blood pressure, and simple clinical assessments will also be performed. The goal of the study is to describe the current health needs of the elderly population and identify risk factors for chronic diseases, malnutrition, and functional decline. The results will help guide local health services and future elderly-care programs in Upper Egypt. No treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.
Detailed description
This community-based observational study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the health status, nutritional profile, functional ability, mental health, and quality of life of older adults residing in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Upper Egypt. The study is designed to describe the current health needs of individuals aged 60 years and above through structured interviews, standardized assessment tools, and objective anthropometric and clinical measurements.
Participants will be evaluated using validated instruments covering chronic disease history, medication use, health behaviors, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive status, depression, frailty, nutritional risk, and quality of life. Physical examinations will include measurements such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, mid-upper arm circumference, and waist circumference. The study does not involve any interventions, randomization, or treatment allocation.
The primary objective is to identify the prevalence of chronic conditions, malnutrition, functional decline, frailty, and psychosocial challenges among the elderly population in rural settings. Secondary objectives include identifying associated factors, mapping unmet health needs, and generating evidence to support planning and implementation of elderly-focused health programs in Upper Egypt. Findings from this study are expected to guide the development of community health strategies and inform future public health interventions aimed at improving elderly care and reducing disease burden in resource-limited rural areas.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Older Adults (≥60 Years) | – | –Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above living in Al-Boura village, Assiut, Egypt. Participants will complete structured interviews and undergo basic anthropometric and clinical assessments. No interventions are provided as this is an observational, cross-sectional study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- This study includes elderly individuals aged 60 years and older residing in Al-Boura village, Assiut Governorate. Participants are recruited directly from households using systematic random sampling. Both men and women from all socioeconomic backgrounds are eligible.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age ≥ 60 years
- Resident in the selected rural village in Assiut
- Able to communicate and respond to interview questions
- Provides informed consent to participate
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Bedridden or severely ill preventing participation
- Severe cognitive impairment preventing interview
- Refusal to participate
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Geriatric Health Problems
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment at time of interview)
Proportion of older adults (≥60 years) identified with one or more geriatric health problems assessed during the study visit, including chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes), functional limitation, cognitive impairment, malnutrition risk, depression, polypharmacy, and sensory impairment. These assessments are conducted through structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and clinical examinations.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. o. The study will not share individual participant data (IPD) because the dataset contains sensitive personal health information from elderly participants in a small rural community. Public sharing of raw individual-level data may compromise participant confidentiality and privacy. Only aggregated, de-identified results will be reported in publications."
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Chronic Diseases in Older Adults and Malnutrition, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Zeinab Galaleldin Abdelhamid, teaching assistant (+201094838810, zeinabgalall139@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of Geriatric Health Problems (time frame: At baseline (single assessment at time of interview)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Dec 2025.