Trial Outcomes & Findings for ElderTree Smart System for Older Adults (NCT NCT04798196)
NCT ID: NCT04798196
Last Updated: 2024-10-23
Results Overview
Pain interference was measured using the 4-item subscale from the PROMIS 29. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. Scoring of individual items varies and is calculated by the scale's developers; with higher values indicating more pain interference. The possible range is 41.1 to 76.3 (PROMIS scores reported here have weighted ranges).
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
268 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
Baseline, 4 months, 8 months
Results posted on
2024-10-23
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Control Group
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a "walled garden" free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support. ET-LT arm will access ET on Laptop (ET- LT)
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ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a "walled garden" free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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91
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91
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86
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Overall Study
4 Month Time Point
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86
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86
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77
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Overall Study
8 Month Time Point
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84
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85
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80
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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88
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90
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83
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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3
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1
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3
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Control Group
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a "walled garden" free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support. ET-LT arm will access ET on Laptop (ET- LT)
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ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a "walled garden" free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
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3
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1
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3
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Baseline Characteristics
ElderTree Smart System for Older Adults
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Total
n=268 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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69.49 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.77 • n=5 Participants
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69.76 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.39 • n=7 Participants
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70.13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.86 • n=5 Participants
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69.79 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.34 • n=4 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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63 Participants
n=5 Participants
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59 Participants
n=7 Participants
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55 Participants
n=5 Participants
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177 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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28 Participants
n=5 Participants
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32 Participants
n=7 Participants
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31 Participants
n=5 Participants
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91 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · Black or African American & American Indian or Alaskan Native
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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3 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · Black, Euro-African, or African American
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20 Participants
n=5 Participants
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16 Participants
n=7 Participants
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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50 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · White
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68 Participants
n=5 Participants
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72 Participants
n=7 Participants
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71 Participants
n=5 Participants
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211 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · White & Hispanic or Latino
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Participants · White, Black or African American, & American Indian or Alaskan Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Number of chronic conditions
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6.52 chronic conditions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.31 • n=5 Participants
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6.54 chronic conditions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.54 • n=7 Participants
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6.57 chronic conditions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.55 • n=5 Participants
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6.54 chronic conditions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.46 • n=4 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Pain interference was measured using the 4-item subscale from the PROMIS 29. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. Scoring of individual items varies and is calculated by the scale's developers; with higher values indicating more pain interference. The possible range is 41.1 to 76.3 (PROMIS scores reported here have weighted ranges).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
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ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Short Form v2.1 - Pain Interference Score
Baseline
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59.57 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.83
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59.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.86
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58.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.98
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Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Short Form v2.1 - Pain Interference Score
4 months
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58.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.55
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57.99 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.39
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57.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.88
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Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Short Form v2.1 - Pain Interference Score
8 months
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57.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.88
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57.77 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.31
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57.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.39
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Psychosocial quality of life was measured using the 12-item subscale from the PROMIS 29. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. Scoring of individual items varies and is calculated by the scale's developers; with higher values indicating better quality of life. The possible range is 21.2 to 67.6.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Change in PROMIS Short Form v2.1 - Psychosocial Quality of Life Score
Baseline
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45.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.95
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46.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.81
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46.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.26
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Change in PROMIS Short Form v2.1 - Psychosocial Quality of Life Score
4 months
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46.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.98
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46.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.12
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46.11 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.34
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Change in PROMIS Short Form v2.1 - Psychosocial Quality of Life Score
8 months
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45.81 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.26
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47.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.72
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47.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.88
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline to 4 months, and 4 months to 8 monthsPopulation: The control group did not use ElderTree, all participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Days of ElderTree use within a 4 month period before their survey date. The possible range for days of ElderTree use is 0 to 120.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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ElderTree Days of Use
Baseline to 4 months
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28.47 Days
Standard Deviation 19.28
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19.02 Days
Standard Deviation 16.09
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—
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ElderTree Days of Use
4 months to 8 months
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17.48 Days
Standard Deviation 14.34
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10.08 Days
Standard Deviation 9.85
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Physical quality of life was measured using the 12-item subscale from the PROMIS 29 (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Global Health. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. Scoring of individual items varies and is calculated by the scale's developers; with higher values indicating more physical quality of life. The possible range is 16.2-67.7.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Physical Quality of Life
Baseline
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40.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.11
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41.01 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.35
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40.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.23
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Physical Quality of Life
4 months
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41.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.15
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41.65 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.30
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40.28 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.61
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Physical Quality of Life
8 months
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40.89 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.55
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42.12 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.67
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40.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.04
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Pain intensity was measured using a single item subscale from the PROMIS 29 (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Global Health. The item asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. The raw score of the item was used (range: 0-10); with higher values indicating more pain intensity.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Pain Intensity
Baseline
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4.53 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.07
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4.64 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.27
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4.48 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.27
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Pain Intensity
4 Months
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4.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.91
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4.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.43
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4.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.29
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Pain Intensity
8 Months
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4.09 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.11
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4.58 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.57
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4.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.38
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
30-day readmissions were measured using a single item asking participants to answer regarding the past 4 months. The raw score, answering yes/no to having a 30-day readmission, was used. Those participants answering 'yes' to being readmitted in the last 30 days are reported for each time point.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Number of Participants Readmitted Within 30-days
Baseline
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4 Participants
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5 Participants
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4 Participants
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Number of Participants Readmitted Within 30-days
4 months
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6 Participants
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3 Participants
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5 Participants
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Number of Participants Readmitted Within 30-days
8 months
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5 Participants
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6 Participants
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7 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Health distress was measured using the 4-item Lorig Health Distress Scale. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past month. The measure was scored by averaged the items; with higher values indicating more health distress. Possible range is 0 to 5.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Health Distress
Baseline
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2.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20
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1.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.28
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2.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32
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Health Distress
4 months
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1.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
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1.71 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.21
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1.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32
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Health Distress
8 months
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1.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.21
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1.62 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
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1.68 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Well-being was measured using the 5-items World Health Organization (WHO) Well-Being Index. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. The measure was scored by summing the items; with higher values indicating better well-being. Possible range is 0 to 25.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
|
Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Well-being
Baseline
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12.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.74
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13.12 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.81
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12.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.55
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Well-being
4 months
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13.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.42
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13.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.31
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13.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.93
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Well-being
8 months
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12.80 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.69
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14.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.87
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13.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.78
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Loneliness was measured using the 5-item NIH Toolbox Social Relationship Scale Loneliness. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past month. Scoring of individual items varies and is calculated by the scale's developers; with higher values indicating more Loneliness. Possible range is 20 to 80.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Loneliness
Baseline
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55.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.55
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53.49 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.32
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52.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.76
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Loneliness
4 months
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55.13 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.63
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52.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.86
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51.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.63
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Loneliness
8 months
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53.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.12
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50.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.16
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51.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.85
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Irritability was measured using the 5-item Brief Irritability Test. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 7 days. The measure was scored by summing the items; with higher values indicating more irritability. Possible range is 5 to 30.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
|
Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Irritability
Baseline
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11.13 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.14
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10.59 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.66
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11.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.32
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Irritability
4 months
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10.72 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.05
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10.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.41
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10.70 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.01
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Irritability
8 months
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10.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.20
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9.65 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.95
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10.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.25
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months, 8 monthsPopulation: All participants did not return surveys at 4 and 8 month time points.
Communication with physicians was measured using the 3-item Lorig Communication with Physicians. The items asked participants to answer regarding the past 4 months. The measure was scored by averaging the items; with higher values indicating better communication with the healthcare provider. Possible range is 0 to 5.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
|
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
n=86 Participants
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS): ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated "smart" speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided.
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Control Group
n=91 Participants
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
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Communication With Physicians
Baseline
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3.11 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.08
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2.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.35
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3.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20
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Communication With Physicians
4 months
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3.37 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.15
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3.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.05
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3.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.39
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Communication With Physicians
8 months
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3.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.39
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3.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20
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3.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.47
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Adverse Events
Control Group
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths
ElderTree on Laptop (ET- LT)
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths
ElderTree on Smart System (ET- SS)
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place