The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

NCT ID: NCT02816801

Last Updated: 2017-05-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

27 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-06-30

Study Completion Date

2017-05-31

Brief Summary

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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).

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Quality of Life

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention

Access to Butler-Program 2.0

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Butler-Program 2.0

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Waitlist

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Zurich

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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University of Zurich

Zurich, , Switzerland

Site Status

Countries

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Switzerland

Other Identifiers

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Butler

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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