Digital Nutrition Intervention for Malnutrition
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help older adults in high-poverty areas by teaching them how to use technology and then providing online nutrition education. The goal is to improve their diet and reduce social isolation by bridging the digital divide.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the Digital Nutrition Intervention safe for humans?
How is the Digital Nutrition Intervention treatment unique for addressing malnutrition?
What data supports the effectiveness of the Digital Nutrition Intervention treatment for malnutrition?
Research shows that using technology like the MyFood decision support system and NUTRI-TEC can help improve patients' nutritional status by making it easier for them to track their food intake and engage in their nutrition care, which can lead to better health outcomes during hospital stays.39101112
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sarah L Ullevig, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Texas at San Antonio
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for older adults aged 60 or above who are facing malnutrition, have a sedentary lifestyle, and feel socially isolated. Participants should lack technology like computers or smartphones, have poor internet access at home, or not know how to use these technologies. They must be able to read and write in English or Spanish and cannot have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, blindness, or any terminal illness.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Technology Training
Participants undergo 5 weeks of technology training, including internet access and devices
Nutrition Intervention
Participants receive a 15-week culturally tailored nutrition intervention via online sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in diet quality, food security, physical activity, technology use, social isolation, and loneliness
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Digital Nutrition Intervention
- Technology intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Lead Sponsor
Older Adult Technology Services
Collaborator
City of San Antonio Department of Human Services
Collaborator
Agile Analytics, LLC
Collaborator
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator