Finger Food, Pleasure at Your Fingertips: Randomized Pilot Study, Open-label and Parallel Groups
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Hand-Eating: eat-hands type food mode
Control: Usual eating mode
Study summary
Food is available in easy-to-grip bites that allow residents in care settings to use their fingers for food. This new way of eating can help limit weight loss, increase food intake, gain independence and improve the enjoyment of eating for residents.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Audit & Questionnaire of feasibility — After 3 patients included and at the end of study (6 months)
Feasibility of implementing finger food for elderly patients in care settings will be evaluate with audit and questionnaire for caregivers by a dietician independent of the study.
Trial sites (2)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHPAD " Val de Brenne " Site : Auzouer en Touraine | Château-Renault | France | Not Yet Recruiting |
| EHPAD L'ERMITAGE-CHU de TOURS | Tours | France | Recruiting |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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