Food for seniors in Part’AGE

Who can participate and how ?

• Male or female
• Aged between 55 and 75
• Without treated diabetes
• With internet access

Contact the Rhône-Alpes Human Nutrition Research Center by phone at 04 78 86 19 71 or by email at ghs.partage@chu-lyon.fr for more information on your eligibility.

Who is coordinating this research ?

The Part'AGE clinical study is sponsored by the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) and funded by the Tetrae program (co-funded by INRAE and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region).

Partners :

• Unité de Nutrition Humaine de l’INRAE, Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Clermont-Ferrand)
• Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine Rhône Alpes (CRNH – RA), Lyon
• ICADOM, Maylan (Grenoble)
• Gérontopôle Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, Saint-Etienne
• Mutualité Française Loire Haute Loire Puy de Dôme - Groupe AESIO Santé
• Union Départementale des CCAS 63
• Pôle métropolitain d'équilibre territorial et rural du Grand Clermont
• MS-NUTRITION
• Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Paul Bocuse
• Syndicat mixte du Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez
• Vichy Communauté
•  Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) de Clermont-Ferrand
•  Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) d'Ecully
•  Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie Lyon

Who can participate and how ?

Step 1 – Contact the study secretary (phone/email) : The volunteer receives the main information about the study, verifies their eligibility, and then the study secretary offers a teleconsultation appointment on a day convenient to them.

Step 2 – Teleconsultation : A nurse explains the protocol in detail, verifies the inclusion criteria, has the volunteer sign the consent form, and schedules the personalized assessment kit. A very simple chair-rise test is also performed via video to assess muscle strength.

Step 3 – Receiving the kit at home : The volunteer receives a kit containing the equipment needed to measure body dimensions, collect biological samples, and perform oral health tests, with detailed instructions.

Step 4 – Sending the samples : The volunteer must return the samples to the INRAE laboratory using a prepaid envelope included in the kit.

Step 5 - Online Questionnaires : The volunteer completes 29 questionnaires on a secure platform, covering various aspects such as diet, physical activity, overall health, and psycho-socio-economic factors.

Duration : Several tests and various questionnaires to be completed at your convenience over a maximum of 5 weeks

Questions and Answers :

Is there a fee for the study ? No, the clinical study is free. Sample shipping costs are fully covered by the study.

Is my participation confidential ? In accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), all personal information collected as part of this study will be treated as strictly confidential by the research sponsor (INRAE).

Is this study approved by an ethics committee ? Yes, this study has been approved by an independent ethics committee, in accordance with current French and European regulations for clinical studies.

How long does each stage of the study take ? The teleconsultation lasts approximately 40 minutes. The measurement and testing kit varies depending on the participant but remains easy, quick, and flexible (approximately half a day). The online questionnaires can be completed in several sessions. Depending on the questionnaire, completion can take from 3 to 30 minutes.

Are the oral health tests and the urine and blood drop samples complicated ? No. The kit contains clear and detailed instructions for each step. You can easily perform the tests and samples yourself at home. Telephone assistance is also available if necessary.

Are the blood samples painful ? For the blood sample, a finger prick is performed with a device provided in the kit. This causes minimal discomfort, similar to a blood glucose test.

What will the researchers do with my blood samples ? The blood and urine collected will be used for laboratory analyses to determine your general health and to look for links between your health and nutritional status.

Can I receive assistance completing the online questionnaires ? Yes. Upon request, local representatives can help you with certain aspects of the protocol.

Can I participate if I don't have regular internet access ? Internet access is an inclusion criterion. It is therefore essential for the study to be conducted. You must have access to it at home or get help from relatives or a local structure (CCAS, Maison France Services, etc.)