NCT02816801

The Butler-Program 2.0: An Internet Platform for Elderly

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 27 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Zurich · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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).

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Quality of Life

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2016-06-01
• Primary completion: 2017-05-01
• Completion: 2017-05-01
• First posted: 2016-06-29
• Last updated: 2017-05-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Switzerland