Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut (RURAL-AGE)

December 3, 2025 updated by: Zeinab Galal Eldeen Abdelhamid, Assiut University

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

330

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Asyut, Egypt, 71525
        • Assiut University Hospital - Public Health and Community Medicine Department
        • Contact:
          • Prof. Mahmoud Attia Abdel-Aaty Mohammad, professor
          • Phone Number: +201092165631
          • Email: mateya2015@aun.edu.eg

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

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.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 60 years
  • Resident in the selected rural village in Assiut
  • Able to communicate and respond to interview questions
  • Provides informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Bedridden or severely ill preventing participation
  • Severe cognitive impairment preventing interview
  • Refusal to participate

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
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 the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
At baseline (single assessment at time of interview)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assiut University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 23, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

December 4, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 5, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 3, 2025

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PHCM-ElderlyHealth-2025-ASSIUT

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

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."

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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