Nano-Learning for Improving Compliance Among Older Adults With Sarcopenia

NCT07185763 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 7/9/2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 180
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Empirical evidence suggests that the use of short videos is associated with decreased feelings of loneliness and social isolation, thereby reducing depression among older adults . Platforms that allow users to showcase aspects of their own lives also serve as a significant avenue for achieving "happiness in old age" and enhancing social interactions with acquaintances . Therefore, this study aims to provide robust evidence on the effectiveness of nano-learning interventions, particularly in the context of sarcopenia, where addressing physical and psychological well-being has become increasingly critical among this cohort.

Conditions

Learning; Lack of (Specific); Depression; Older Adults; Sarcopenia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• A Composite Physical Function (CPF) Scale

  is a validated tool designed to assess functional capacity in older adults across a continuum of daily activities. It consists of 12 items organized hierarchically, beginning with two basic activities of daily living (BADL) related to self-care, eating, and hygiene, followed by eight instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) that assess community functioning such as household chores, shopping, and mobility, and concluded with two advanced activities involving more demanding household tasks and strenuous physical exercise.

  2 month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF)

  2 month

• Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF)

  2 month

Study Arms (2)

interventional group

EXPERIMENTAL

• Recruitment was conducted through face-to-face interviews in the clinic's waiting areas by the research team. These initial meetings, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes per participant, were essential for building rapport, obtaining anthropometric and other objective data, and ensuring informed consent. During the interview, the researchers explained the purpose and procedures of the study in detail, collected participants' mobile phone numbers, and administered the baseline (pretest) assessment using the study tools.

Behavioral: Nano-Learning interventional program

control

NO INTERVENTION

they will be exposed only to the routine care provided by the nursing homes.

Interventions

Nano-Learning interventional program BEHAVIORAL

AI-based Nano-learning videos involves designing ultra-short, single-focus lessons (not exceeding 2 minutes). Each session was delivered in form of some videos.

interventional group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 58 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants were eligible if they were 60 years or older,
• had a diagnosis of sarcopenia based on a cut-off score of ≥3 of the Sarcopenia Geriatric Scale (SARCO-GS) (Rosas-Carrasco, 2023),
• able to communicate effectively, and provided informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with a cutoff score of 25 or below used to exclude participants (Nasreddine, 2005).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alexandria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Nursing

Alexandria, 21523, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Sarcopenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Muscular Atrophy; Neuromuscular Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Atrophy; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• rasha eweida

  Damanhour University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 7, 2025
• First Posted: September 22, 2025
• Study Start: September 7, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2026
• Study Completion: February 25, 2026
• Last Updated: September 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

EG (1)