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NCT Number: NCT02816801

The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

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).

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Key information

Conditions

Quality of Life

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Zurich

Zurich, 8050, Switzerland

About this study

Elderly people (age 65+ ) in Zurich will have access to the Butler program 2.0. Butler 2.0 has been designed for elderly with little experience in the use of computers. Several means of communication such as e-mail, video conferencing, chat and a blog are united on this platform. Furthermore, relaxation exercises are offered in the form of virtual walks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age: 65 years or older
  • comprehension of German language
  • access to Internet

Exclusion criteria

  • suicidality
  • poor eyesight which makes use of intervention impossible

Treatment and study plan

Butler-Program 2.0

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQL)-BREF

    Time frame: 3 months

    Quality of life

Secondary outcomes

  1. Geriatric Depression Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    Depression

  2. State-Scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S)

    Time frame: 3 months

    Anxiety

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Zurich

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jun 29, 2016
Registry last updated
May 10, 2017

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