HealthyW8 for people aged 60 and older
Empowering Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Through Personalized Intervention Portfolios to Prevent and Control Obesity in the Elderly
This 3-month pilot will test a smartphone app that gives personalized healthy-lifestyle recommendations to see if people aged 60+ in Luxembourg will use it and improve their diet and physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Luxembourg Institute of Health Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Luxembourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06816147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a 3-month, longitudinal pilot where participants aged 60 and over will use a healthy lifestyle recommender solution (HLRS) app to measure acceptance and adherence without a control group. The main focus is user-friendliness and time spent using the app as measures of adherence, while feasibility of the overall design for older adults is also examined. Secondary outcomes include changes in dietary habits, physical activity patterns, and selected plasma and urinary biomarkers. The pilot is intended to inform a larger, randomized trial planned for the following year.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 60 or older living in Luxembourg with a BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m² who own a smartphone and can live independently are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with manifest chronic diseases that prohibit participation, cognitive impairment, those on strict diets, or individuals who do not live in Luxembourg or lack a smartphone are unlikely to benefit from this pilot.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could help older adults adopt healthier dietary and activity habits and reduce their risk of progressing to obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous digital lifestyle interventions have shown modest success in changing behavior in older adults, but this specific multi-component HLRS approach is being piloted and is not yet proven.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals aged 60 or older: * both males/females, general free-living population, * residing in Luxembourg, * having normal weight or being overweight, i.e., with a BMI between 18.5 ; 30 kg/m², which is considered a risk factor for developing obesity, * owning a smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: * With known manifest chronic diseases that prohibits participation in the study (e.g., cancer, Parkinson's), * Persons with cognitive diseases (Alzheimer's) or those who are not able to lead an independent life, * Persons following a strict diet (on their own or advised by their physician), * Particular population groups, such as prisoners, the mentally disabled, or groups whose ability to give voluntary informed consent may be in question.
Where this trial is running
Luxembourg
- Clinical and Epidemiological Investigation Center CIEC- LCTR — Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Torsten Bohn PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor
- Email: Torsten.Bohn@lih.lu
- Phone: 621763805
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.