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A Multi-Component Behavioral Nutrition Intervention for Homebound Elderly

NCT01197768 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 104

Last updated 2011-10-14

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a multi-level self-management intervention to improve nutritional intake in a group of homebound older adults (HOAs) who are at especially high risk for undernutrition. The study will be guided by the theoretical approaches of the Ecological Model and Social Cognitive Theory and will use a prospective randomized controlled design to estimate whether individually tailored counseling focusing on social and behavioral aspects of eating results in increased caloric intake and improved nutrition-related health outcomes in a sample of 104 HOAs. The investigators hypothesize that intervention at these levels will improve caloric intake and indirectly improve health outcomes.

Conditions

  • Undernutrition

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Nutrition Intervention

Participants randomized to the intervention group receive a comprehensive nutrition assessment and a in-home intervention with follow-up calls from a Registered Dietician who will addresses their risk for becoming under-nourished at multiple levels.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-09-30
Primary Completion
2011-02-28
Completion
2011-02-28

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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