The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

May 9, 2017 updated by: University of Zurich
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).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Zurich, Switzerland, 8050
        • University of Zurich

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Waitlist
Experimental: Intervention
Access to Butler-Program 2.0
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQL)-BREF
Time Frame: 3 months
Quality of life
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Geriatric Depression Scale
Time Frame: 3 months
Depression
3 months
State-Scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S)
Time Frame: 3 months
Anxiety
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 22, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

June 29, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 10, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2017

Last Verified

May 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Butler

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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