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New eLearning program aims to make mealtimes better for seniors in care

NCT ID NCT07505407

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Waterloo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a virtual training program called CHOICE+ for staff in long-term care homes. The goal is to improve the mealtime experience for elderly residents, helping them eat better and stay healthier. About 800 residents, staff, and family members from 13-18 homes will take part. Researchers will track changes in mealtime quality, body weight, and satisfaction over 18 months.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 800 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

long term care home residents and staff

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * residents will eat in the intervention dining room on a routine basis * team members will work in the intervention dining room * champions will be home leaders who can support the implementation effort Exclusion Criteria: * residents not in the intervention dining room * team members who rarely work in the intervention dining room

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nutritional deficiency disease

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Long term care homes Malnutrition elderly Malnutrition risk in elder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St Francis Xavier University

    Antigonish Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, Canada

  • University of Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T2N2, Canada

  • University of Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5A2, Canada

  • University of Waterloo

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

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