40 Participants Needed

Dietary Tracking App for Amyloidosis

(DRITA Trial)

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Overseen ByAndrew Kin, M.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on tracking dietary and supplement intake using a smartphone app.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment using the MyFitnessPal app for dietary tracking in amyloidosis patients?

Research shows that using apps for dietary tracking can be effective in improving nutrition habits. For example, studies on similar apps have shown positive effects in reducing fat intake and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. Additionally, healthcare professionals find these apps acceptable and useful for patient care.12345

Is the Dietary Tracking App for Amyloidosis safe for humans?

Research on nutrition apps, including those for dietary tracking, generally shows positive feedback and good usability among users. These apps are considered safe for use in healthy populations and those trying to lose weight, with no significant safety concerns reported.678910

How does the dietary tracking app treatment for amyloidosis differ from other treatments?

The dietary tracking app for amyloidosis is unique because it uses mobile technology to help patients monitor their diet, which can improve adherence to dietary recommendations and potentially impact disease management. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus on medication or other interventions, this app emphasizes self-monitoring and real-time feedback to support dietary changes.47101112

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about malnutrition and weight loss in patients with Amyloidosis.The main question it aims to answer is:Is it feasible to use a low-cost nutrition-based application (apps) for use on a smartphone to obtain detailed information on caloric intake in Amyloidosis patientsParticipants will be asked to:* Download the MyFitnessPal application on their smartphone and view an online tutorial* After a week of practice, from weeks 2-9, participants will enter daily dietary intake as well as daily herbal/alternative supplement intake into the MyFitnessPal application on their smartphone.* complete a questionnaire prior to starting the application, after week 2 and at week 10 after starting the application

Research Team

Jeffrey Zonder - Oncology - Wayne State ...

Jeffrey A. Zonder

Principal Investigator

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 with any type of amyloidosis who are willing to use the MyFitnessPal app on their smartphone. It's not suitable for those with cognitive or perceptual disturbances, or anyone planning a stem cell or organ transplant within 12 weeks after joining.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing to use the MyFitnessPal app on my smartphone.
I have been diagnosed with amyloidosis.
Speak, read and write in English

Exclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for a stem cell or organ transplant within 3 months after joining.
You have trouble thinking clearly or understanding things.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Practice Phase

Participants download the MyFitnessPal application and view an online tutorial

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Data Collection

Participants enter daily dietary intake and supplement intake into the MyFitnessPal application

8 weeks
Weekly virtual check-ins

Follow-up

Participants complete a questionnaire and adherence is assessed

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Tracking Dietary/Supplement Intake on MyFitnessPal smartphone application (app)
Trial Overview The study tests if it's practical for patients with Amyloidosis to use the MyFitnessPal app to track daily food and supplement intake. Participants will learn how to use the app, record their intake from weeks 2-9, and fill out questionnaires about their experience.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Tracking Dietary/Supplement Intake on MyFitnessPal smartphone application (app)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
MyFitnessPal smartphone application is used to track daily dietary intake and herbal/alternative supplements.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials
166
Recruited
9,300+

Findings from Research

Incorporating smartphone apps into the nutrition care process can streamline dietary assessments by automatically converting patient records into nutrient components, allowing dietitians to focus more on education and counseling.
Mobile health apps enhance patient-provider communication through real-time monitoring of progress, making them a valuable tool for improving adherence to dietary changes while still relying on the expertise of dietitians.
Smartphone apps and the nutrition care process: Current perspectives and future considerations.Chen, J., Gemming, L., Hanning, R., et al.[2019]
The 'myfood24 Healthcare' app was found to be acceptable for both patients and healthcare professionals in a feasibility study involving 48 participants from weight management and gastroenterology surgery programs.
Compliance with the app was reasonable, with 50% of users recording their dietary intake for four or more days, indicating potential for effective dietary monitoring and support in clinical settings.
Usability of myfood24 Healthcare and Mathematical Diet Optimisation in Clinical Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial.Threapleton, DE., Beer, SL., Foley, DJ., et al.[2023]
Between 2005 and 2009, about 75% of studies showed that e-health technologies effectively helped reduce fat intake and increase fruit and vegetable consumption in behavioral nutrition interventions.
By 2010, interventions began to focus more on body weight management and included personalized features like self-monitoring, but there has been limited progress in using objective dietary behavior measures instead of self-reports.
Behavioral Nutrition Interventions Using e- and m-Health Communication Technologies: A Narrative Review.Olson, CM.[2019]

References

Smartphone apps and the nutrition care process: Current perspectives and future considerations. [2019]
Usability of myfood24 Healthcare and Mathematical Diet Optimisation in Clinical Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial. [2023]
Behavioral Nutrition Interventions Using e- and m-Health Communication Technologies: A Narrative Review. [2019]
What Healthcare Professionals Think of "Nutrition & Diet" Apps: An International Survey. [2021]
Evaluation of a PDA-based dietary assessment and intervention program: a randomized controlled trial. [2022]
Short- and long-term effectiveness of a smartphone application for improving measures of adiposity: A randomised clinical trial - EVIDENT II study. [2022]
Dietary assessment and self-monitoring with nutrition applications for mobile devices. [2022]
Reported Energy Intake Accuracy Compared to Doubly Labeled Water and Usability of the Mobile Food Record among Community Dwelling Adults. [2023]
Use of Natural Spoken Language With Automated Mapping of Self-reported Food Intake to Food Composition Data for Low-Burden Real-time Dietary Assessment: Method Comparison Study. [2022]
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Comparison of handheld computers for nutrition assessment and support. [2019]
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The SMARTER pilot study: Testing feasibility of real-time feedback for dietary self-monitoring. [2022]
Use of a Smartphone App for Weight Loss Versus a Paper-Based Dietary Diary in Overweight Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial. [2021]
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