An Empirical Study on the Mechanisms of 'Connection' Between Local Communities and Regional Universities to Foster Cycles of Elderly Health, Student Learning, and Attachment

An Empirical Study on the Mechanisms of 'Connection' Between Local Communities and Regional Universities to Foster Cycles of Elderly Health, Student Learning, and Attachment - Exploration and Evaluation of the Effects of University Students' Regular Visits and Health Support for Elderly Residents in Local Communities

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000056536

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-23

Start date

2025-01-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Not Applicable(Study targeting healthy individuals)

Interventions

University students will conduct regular visits to the homes of targeted elderly residents or meet them at community centers to monitor their health and engage in social interaction. -Health Monitori

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The program will involve community outreach within the Kawabe area, utilizing local organizations such as neighborhood associations and community centers to spread awareness. Individuals who express interest will be provided with an explanation about the visits, and the program will be conducted with those who give their consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals certified as requiring long-term care

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The health status of elderly residents in the community (subjective health perception, sense of purpose in life)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYoshifumi Nin

AILA Institute AILA Institute

yoshifumi.nin@gmail.com070-9233-1025

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026

An Empirical Study on the Mechanisms of &#39;Connection&#39; Between Local Communities and Regional Universities to Foster Cycles of Elderly Health, Student Learning, and Attachment