Combined use of smartphone and smartband technology in the improvement of lifestyles in the adult population over 65 years: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial (EVIDENT-Age study).

摘要: The increasing use of smartphones by older adults also increases their potential for improving different aspects health in this population. Some studies have shown promising results the improvement cognitive performance through lifestyle modification. All may a broad impact on quality life and carrying out daily living activities. objective study is to evaluate effectiveness combining smartphone smartband technology 3 months with brief counseling habits, as opposed providing only, physical activity adherence Mediterranean diet. Secondary objectives are assess effect intervention body composition, life, independence activities performance. This two-arm cluster-randomized trial that will be carried urban centers Spain. We recruit 160 people aged between 65 80 without cardiovascular disease or impairment (score Mini-mental State Examination ≥24). On visit center, group participants instructed application period 3 months. integrates information received from fitness bracelet self-reported patient’s nutritional composition. primary outcome change number steps measured accelerometer. variables diet, sitting time, at baseline assessment after A telephone follow-up 6 months collect data regarding Preventive healthy aging programs should include education training nutrition lifestyles, while stressing importance enhancing activity; inclusion new technologies can facilitate these goals. EVIDENT-AGE incorporate simple, accessible implementation care adults. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03574480 . Date Registration July 2, 2018.