Elderly Consumer Survey

This study is a cross-sectional study, aiming to recruit 200 community-dwelling elderly, aged 60 years and above. Recruitments will be made from St. Luke's ElderCare's (SLEC) active aging hubs around Singapore. The investigators will recruit approximately 70% Chinese, 20% Malay and 10% Indian older adults, that is ethnically-representative of the Singapore population. Interviews will be conducted in-person by the study team's research dietitian, SLEC's nutritionist and dietitians. Responses from elderly subjects will be collected electronically using tablets/laptops.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Behavior Behavior, Animal Feeding Behavior Food Preferences

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

St Luke's ElderCare

Singapore

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 60 years and above

Exclusion criteria

Inability to provide informed consent
Cognitive impairment (i.e. Alzheimer's disease, dementia)

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Food habits, dietary practices and preference

Time frame: Single time point, upon recruitment

A questionnaire consisting of questions relating to food habits, dietary practices and food preferences will be administered

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Singapore Institute of Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Delicious, Integrative, Good Nutrition and Fulfillment in Elderly Diet (DIGNIFIED) Programme

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Dec 22, 2025
Registry last updated: Jan 2, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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