Virtual Senior Center

Part of paid clinical trials in St Louis, Missouri.

Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Study ID
NCT06946186
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Quality of Life (QOL)
  • Social Isolation in Older Adults

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Virtual Senior Center - GrandPad — BEHAVIORAL
    The Virtual Senior Center engages older adults in programs and services online with the help of a GrandPad.
  • Virtual Senior Center - No GrandPad — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will be given information to access the website when they are able from their own phone, tablet, or computer.

Study Details

In a 3-group trial with randomization and follow-up for 12 months, we will compare use of the VSC as well as health and quality of life outcomes among 650 older adults in St. Louis who receive either: (1) home delivered meals AND a GrandPad; (2) home-delivered meals but no GrandPad for 6 months; and (3) in person meals at senior center but no GrandPad.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 23, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Jan 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
650 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: GrandPad1
    This group will receive a GrandPad right away after they complete the baseline survey
  • Other: GrandPad2 - 6mo
    Delayed interventional. This group will receive a GrandPad after 6 months.
  • Active Comparator: Congregate
    This group will not receive a GrandPad but will get access to the Virtual Senior Center

Primary Outcome Measure

The Social Isolation Scale in Older Adults (Nicholson et al., 2020; The Gerontologist) [ Time Frame: 12 month ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Washington UniversitySt LouisMissouri63101-

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