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Exploring the Feasibility of a Digital Service to Improve Nutrition and Hydration Status of Older Adults
Led by Chloe French · Updated on 2024-05-09
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
35 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Trial Design: This is a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Aim: The study aims to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial using a digital health tool (Keep-On-Keep-Up Nutrition, KOKU-Nut) to improve dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults. Objectives: 1. Is it feasible and practical to run KOKU-Nut study as a powered randomised controlled trial. 2. Adherence to the intervention, motivations, barriers and facilitators of engaging with KOKU-Nut Study population: Community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older Intervention: Participants in the intervention group will be asked to engage with KOKU-Nut at least 3 times a week throughout the 12-week period. A crib sheet and contact details for the research team will be available if participants require additional support to help with technical issues. Control: Participants will continue with usual care and receive a leaflet developed by Age UK about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Timing and duration 3 month intervention with interviews carried out approximately one week after the intervention period
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring the Feasibility of a Digital Service to Improve Nutrition and Hydration Status of Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 65 years or older
- Living independently in the community
- Have access to the internet to complete online dietary assessment
- Willing to use an iPad or tablet (own or provided) for the study duration
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to communicate in English
- Have a known cognitive impairment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Chloe French
CONTACT
S
Sorrel Burden
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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