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NCT02816801 Clinical Trial

The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

Quality of Life Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT02816801
Other study ID # Butler
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received June 22, 2016
Last updated May 9, 2017
Start date June 2016
Est. completion date May 2017

Study information
Verified date May 2017
Source University of Zurich
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

In this study, effectiveness of an internet based intervention (Butler 2.0) for elderly is tested. Participants (n= 60) will be randomly assigned to two different groups (intervention vs. waitlist). Outcomes in terms of loneliness and quality of life will be assessed at pre-, post (6 weeks) and follow-up (3 months).

Description:

Elderly people (age 65+ ) in Zurich will have access to the Butler program 2.0. Butler 2.0 has been designed for elderly with little experience in the use of computers. Several means of communication such as e-mail, video conferencing, chat and a blog are united on this platform. Furthermore, relaxation exercises are offered in the form of virtual walks.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 27
Est. completion date May 2017
Est. primary completion date May 2017
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 65 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- age: 65 years or older

- comprehension of German language

- access to Internet

Exclusion Criteria:

- suicidality

- poor eyesight which makes use of intervention impossible

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Other:
• Butler-Program 2.0
Internet based intervention for elderly, in which they learn how to use e-mail, video conferencing and a blog, in addition to virtual relaxation exercises.

Locations
Country Name City State
Switzerland University of Zurich Zurich

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Zurich

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Switzerland, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQL)-BREF Quality of life 3 months
Secondary Geriatric Depression Scale Depression 3 months
Secondary State-Scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) Anxiety 3 months
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