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Implementation and Dissemination of an ICT-Enhanced Social Activity Program: An Empirical Study

Development and Validation of a Protocol for Scaling Out an ICT-Enhanced Social Activity Program: Evaluation of Its Effectiveness Using a Non-Randomized Controlled Trial - An Effectiveness Trial for the Scaling-Out of an ICT-Enhanced Social Activity Program

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000061184
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
2026-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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Conditions

None

Interventions

[Intervention Group] A 12-month social activity program consisting of the following two components: Group Program: In-person sessions held once a month (15-20 minutes per session) for a total of 1
Kikoeru v2,&quot
a smartphone application developed for older adults. The app facilitates daily interaction through step-count sharing within the group and the exchange of voice messages and photos. [Control Group] P

Sponsors

Sapporo Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women aged 65 years or older residing in community. 2. Those capable of visiting public facilities independently. 3. Those belonging to an existing or new health-related group supported by a local government. 4. Those who understand the study's purpose and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: none

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Perceptions on Community-based Connectedness with People—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
step count, walking frequency, frailty indicators, loneliness, social support, and sense of purpose in life—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMichiyo Hirano

Sapporo Medical University School of Health Sciences

hirano-m@sapmed.ac.jp011-611-2111

Outcome results

None listed

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