Improving Food Literacy in the Elderly Through an eHealth Education Program Based on Personalized… (NCT07461883) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Food Literacy in the Elderly Through an eHealth Education Program Based on Personalized Nutrition
Spain120 participantsStarted 2024-02-08
Plain-language summary
This controlled trial aims to assess the impact of personalization and digitalization on the development of skills related to food agency, safe dietary habits, and healthy lifestyles in a cohort of 120 free-living individuals aged 65 years and older. Participants are assigned to intervention and control groups to evaluate the effectiveness of tailored interventions leveraging personalized and digital approaches.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65 years and over
* Non-institutionalized
* Retired from main professional activity or part-time working
* Smartphone user.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of a severe or limiting disease (such as cancer, dementia, advanced Parkinson's disease, or any other serious pathological condition)
* Use of a pacemaker or implantable automatic defibrillator
* Adherence to a specific prescribed diet for any reason other than a low-sodium, low-fat, or weight-control diet.
* Diagnosis of digestive disorders such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease, or any metabolic disease or condition that alters nutritional requirements.
* Use of enteral or parenteral nutritional support at home.
* Presence of cognitive or psychomotor impairment.
* Expectation of institutionalization.
* Consumption of more than five main meals per week outside the home
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focused on food literacy in older adults using an online education program based on personalized nutrition — since it's already completed, would my doctor be able to share or point me toward what the results showed about whether the program actually improved how well older adults understand and manage their food choices?
2The trial measured food literacy using something called the Food Literacy Questionnaire for Spanish older adults — is this type of assessment something my doctor or a dietitian could use with me now to understand where I might have gaps in my own food knowledge?
3Since this was a completed study rather than an ongoing treatment trial, are there any evidence-based nutrition education programs or resources my doctor could recommend that are similar to what was tested here, especially ones designed for older adults?
4This program was delivered online as an eHealth tool — given my comfort level with technology and my daily routine, would my doctor think an online personalized nutrition program is a realistic and helpful option for me to consider?
5Are there any standard care options, like working with a registered dietitian one-on-one, that my doctor would suggest I explore alongside or instead of a research-based eHealth nutrition program like this one?'}
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Food literacy score assessed with the Food Literacy Questionnaire for Spanish older adults (FLQ-e)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the intervention after 12 months