Survey of Sensory Impairment Indicators Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in Xinxing County

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

About this trial

This cross-sectional population-based survey will be conducted among residents aged 65 years and older in Xinxing County, Yunfu, Guangdong Province, China. The study will use standardized eye examinations, visual acuity and refractive assessment, anterior segment examination, hearing screening and questionnaires to estimate effective refractive error coverage, effective cataract surgical coverage, effective hearing technology coverage, common eye disease status, and dual sensory impairment among older adults. The findings are intended to provide evidence for primary-level eye and hearing health services.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 65 years or older.

Voluntarily participates in the study and provides signed informed consent.

Disqualifiers

Unable to cooperate with study-related examinations, including because of disability, communication barriers, or other reasons.

Has severe systemic disease that may affect study examinations or make participation potentially hazardous to health.

Considered by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

2,854 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group