Effectiveness of a Telegeriatric Intervention in Older Adults During the Covid-19 Contingency

NCT04747132 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SALUD-2021-Telegeria
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 110
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this studdy is to assess the effectiveness of a telegeriatric intervention

Conditions

Effectiveness

Keywords

Aged; Internet-Based Intervention; COVID-19

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (7)

• Visual analog scale of the European quality of life questionnaire

  The visual analog scale of the European quality of life questionnaire, adapted and validated to Spanish, Mexico (EQ5D-VAS) will be used. Which consists of a visual analog scale, its total score ranges from 0 to 100 points, the higher the score, the better the quality of life, it will be considered as a continuous quantitative variable. (Juárez-Cedillo T et al., 2015) Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Physical performance.

  It will be evaluated through the short physical performance test (SPPB), which is a test that includes three dimensions: strength. March and balance, your score ranges from 0 to 12 points, the higher the score the better the physical performance, it will be considered as a continuous quantitative variable. (Guralnik JM et al., 1989) Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Depressive symptoms

  It will be evaluated using the CESD scale 7 items validated into Spanish in Mexico. His score ranges from 0 to 21 points, the higher the score, the greater the depressive symptoms. The total score will be considered as a continuous quantitative variable. (Salinas-Rodríguez A et al., 2014) Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Symptoms of anxiety.

  It will be evaluated through the geriatric anxiety inventory, which is validated in Spanish, consists of 20 dichotomous items, its total score ranges from 0 to 20, the higher the score, the greater the anxiety symptoms. It will be considered as a continuous quantitative variable. (Márquez-González M et al., 2012) Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Body composition

  It will be evaluated by using the OMROM HBF-514C® 50 Hz portable electrical bioimpedance bascule Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Anthropometric measures

  It will be evaluated by using the SECA anthropometric tape Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

• Dietary intake

  It will be evaluated by using the ASA24 software for 24-hour reminder collection by multiple steps. Change from baseline to week 12

  Change from baseline to week 12

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Individualized geriatric medical counseling, psychological counseling, nutritional counseling and physical activity counseling through the internet

Other: Telegeriatric intervention

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Health guidance through standardized audiovisual educational material through Intenert

Interventions

Telegeriatric intervention OTHER

Individualized, comprehensive and specialized counseling for older adults through the Internet

Also known as: Telenutrition intervention

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Adults 60 years and over
• Who agree to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Older adults who are in a systematic exercise program or directed food restriction programs
• Physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities that prevent exercise, includes Mini Mental State Examination less than 20 points of the total score
• Any condition acute or chronic health conditions that clinical staff judge as an impediment to the exercise program or remote monitoring
• Recent major or limb surgery
• Orthopedic conditions that would impede the exercise program
• Any problem swallowing
• Previous mental disorders such as disorder and schizophrenia
• Not having personal access to the WhatsApp application via video call.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad Iberoamericana A.C., Mexico: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universidad Iberoamericana

Mexico City, Mexico City, 01219, Mexico

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

• Rosas Carrasco

  Universidad Iberoamericana

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2021
• First Posted: February 10, 2021
• Study Start: July 20, 2020
• Primary Completion: October 20, 2020
• Study Completion: November 16, 2020
• Last Updated: February 10, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

Locations

ME (1)