Usability of myfood24 in Clinical Populations
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Assessment of the usability of dietary assessment tool, myfood24, in Clinical Populations
IRAS ID
266347
Contact name
Janet Cade
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 31 days
Research summary
This pilot project addresses whether online/mobile versions of the dietary assessment tool, myfood24, are suitable for use in clinical populations to help manage their condition. Although the usability of myfood24 has been assessed in the general population, it’s usability in clinical populations has not yet been assessed and there is a need for the development of appropriate dietary assessment technologies in these populations, where tracking food intake may help treatment and recovery. This study will involve 60 patients being treated in gastroenterology surgery clinics in Leeds; and 60 patients from tier 3 weight management clinics split between Leeds and York.
Participants will be randomised into 3 group. Group 1 will receive standard care. Groups 2 and 3 will use myfood24 to measure their food and nutrient intakes; Group 2 will record their dietary intake using myfood24, and Group 3 will also record dietary intake and receive intervention ideas for dietary change using the diet optimisation engine (DOE) linked to myfood24. Participants will complete an online survey assessing usability. The use of myfood24 will be integrated as part of participants' already ongoing clinical management. (A demo of myfood24 can be viewed at www.myfood24.org). Interviews with clinicians will also be conducted to gain qualitative information of the usefulness of myfood24 in clinical populations. This includes: meeting nutritional needs, improving quality of life, reducing healthcare professionals' workload (quality of interactions, time saved and productivity) and supporting patient outcomes.
Secondary clinical data from patient groups will then be collected and used to gain insight into likely effect sizes for a potential future larger study relating to any possible links between recorded dietary intake and clinical outcomes. Following this, a bid for NIHR funding will be made for a larger randomised controlled trial for gastroenterology surgery patients to further explore effectiveness.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/NW/0299
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jul 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion