The Eat Well, Feel Well, Stay Well feasibility study
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN76863664 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN76863664 |
| Protocol serial number | 35533 |
| Sponsor | University of Southampton |
| Funder | National Institute for Health Research |
- Submission date
- 31/08/2017
- Registration date
- 25/09/2017
- Last edited
- 11/10/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
About 13% of older people living at home are at risk of malnutrition. This may be because they are not getting enough to eat, or because they are not eating enough of the right food. A programme has been developed to help doctors and nurses in general practice to check if older adults who live at home are at risk of malnutrition. They can then offer support to those who need it. This is called ‘Eat well, feel well, stay well’, includes MUST (the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool), booklets and other materials for older adults, and a support tool for health professionals. The support tool includes guidance about when to see patients and when to use oral nutritional supplements. MUST was developed by experts at BAPEN http://www.bapen.org.uk/. The rest of the intervention was developed by experts who looked at previous literature to find what helps or hinders older adults eating well, and what is likely to work best in general practice. The intervention was improved after feedback from people aged over 65 years, patients and healthcare professionals. This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention by comparing two versions of the intervention. One is a brief intervention with MUST screening, patient booklets and follow-up; the other is a stepped care intervention. This means that patients will have the brief intervention plus oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for short spells when they are unwell. a group of patients who have the usual care that is provided by their doctors’ surgery are also followed to assess outcomes including change in eating patterns, weight and quality of life. The results of the feasibility study will help us to design a full trial.
Who can participate?
Adults aged 65 and older who have one more major medical or social problems.
What does the study involve?
Practices are randomly allocated to one of three groups. Those in the first group receive the nurse care where they attend a screening appointment to check their health and calculate their MUST score. Participants are offered booklets with lifestyle advice and have a follow up phone call to see how things are going. They are invited to have more appointments and answer a questionnaire after six months. Those in the second group receive the nurse case and are also prescribed oral nutritional supplements. Those in the last group receive the standard care. Participants are followed up at six to nine months.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
For participants who struggle to gain weight, taking part in the study may be beneficial. There are no anticipated risks with participation.
Where is the study run from?
This study is being run by the University of Southampton (UK) and takes place in practices in the UK.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2017 to October 2019
Who is funding the study?
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Jackie Seely, J.Seely@soton.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
Primary Care, Population Science & Medical Education
Aldermoor Health Centre
Aldermoor Close
Lordshill
Southampton
SO16 5ST
United Kingdom
| J.Seely@soton.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised; Interventional; Design type: Treatment, Screening, Education or Self-Management, Dietary, Psychological & Behavioural |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Participant information sheet | ISRCTN76863664_PIS_04Aug17_V2.pdf |
| Scientific title | Screen and TREAt for Malnutrition (STREAM) Programme Workstream 1: Feasibility study |
| Study acronym | STREAM |
| Study objectives | The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of an intervention in primary care to encourage the use of malnutrition screen and treat (MST) policies for older people living in their own homes. |
| Ethics approval(s) | North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee, 14/08/2017, ref: 224100 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Malnutrition |
| Intervention | This is a cluster randomised study. The practices are randomised to one of three study arms: 1. Nurse Care- Participants attend a screening appointment where Grip strength and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) are tested. Participants are screened using Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). Participants with a MUST score of 1-4 are assessed for underlying problems using a nutritional assessment proforma. They are offered printed booklets addressing their needs, a brief phone follow-up, and brief face-to-face appointments with a practice nurse at intervals, depending on their MUST score. Participants may be referred to a dietitian for further assessment, depending on their MUST score, health and eating status. 2. Nurse Care with stepped approach to prescribing oral nutritional supplements. Participants have their nurse care intervention (as above) and are also be prescribed ONS if needed, initially in short courses during intercurrent illness, and longer courses as necessary. 3. Usual care: Participants continue to have the normal existing medical support provided by their GP surgery. The total duration of screening and treatment for patients will be 6 months. A nested qualitative study will follow, at six to nine months, with a patients and healthcare professionals who opt to do this. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Health outcomes are measured using SF36 physical outcome at baseline and six months. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Weight/Height/Weight loss is measured at baseline (for intervention groups) and six month (for all groups) |
| Completion date | 01/10/2019 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 150 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Be aged ≥65 years 2. Have one or more of these major medical or social problem(s) increasing nutritional risk: COPD, cerebrovascular disease, cardiac failure, CKD (stage IIIb/IV/V), chronic liver disease, Crohn’s disease, hospital discharge in previous 2-3 months, Parkinson’s disease, current depression, living alone |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Terminal disease 2. Ongoing primary treatment for cancer 3. Diabetes 4. Established dementia 5. Using oral nutritional supplements (ONS) 6. Established nutritional support 7. Unable to consent |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2017 |
| Date of final enrolment | 29/03/2019 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centres
Fountain Way
Wiltshire
Salisbury
SP2 7FD
United Kingdom
Cowplain
PO8 8DL
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | Anonymised data will be released upon a suitable request for the proposed use of the data. Contact Prof Paul Little, p.little@soton.ac.uk or Prof Mike Stroud, M.A.Stroud@soton.ac.uk. In the unlikely event that we decline to release the data we propose that the funder would arbitrate the decision. The detail of what we release we will be guided by ethics. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other publications | Qualitative study | 11/11/2021 | 11/10/2023 | Yes | No |
| Other unpublished results | 18/01/2022 | No | No | ||
| Participant information sheet | version V2 | 04/08/2017 | 26/10/2017 | No | Yes |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
| Protocol file | version 6 | 14/11/2018 | 18/08/2022 | No | No |
Additional files
- ISRCTN76863664_PIS_04Aug17_V2.pdf
- Uploaded 26/10/2017
- 34110_other_unpublished_results.pdf
- Other unpublished results
- 34110 PROTOCOL STREAM Feasibility study V6 14Nov18.pdf
- Protocol file
Editorial Notes
11/10/2023: Publication reference added.
18/08/2022: Uploaded protocol (not peer-reviewed) as an additional file.
18/01/2022: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Publication reference added.
2. A results summary was uploaded.
3. The publication and dissemination plan was changed.
4. The intention to publish date was changed from 31/12/2021 to 31/12/2022.
5. The contact was changed.
6. The plain English summary was updated to reflect these changes.
19/01/2021: The scientific contact's details have been updated.
07/01/2021: The intention to publish date was changed from 31/12/2019 to 31/12/2021.
07/01/2021: Contact details updated.
03/04/2019: The condition has been changed from "Specialty: Primary Care, Primary sub-specialty: Ageing; UKCRC code/ Disease: Generic Health Relevance/ No specific disease" to "Malnutrition" following a request from the NIHR.
13/11/2018: The participant level data and IPD sharing statements were added.
07/11/2018: The recruitment end date was changed from 04/10/2018 to 29/03/2019.
26/10/2017: Internal review.
