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The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

NCT02816801 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 27

Last updated 2017-05-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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).

Conditions

  • Quality of Life

Interventions

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-06-30
Primary Completion
2017-05-31
Completion
2017-05-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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