ISRCTN16279118 · RECRUITING
Acceptability and feasibility of Jelly Drops™ in people with dementia
This study looks at whether Jelly Drops, a hydration sweet made for people with dementia, is acceptable and practical to use on an NHS hospital ward. Staff will track hydration with routine checks, and patients, carers and staff will be interviewed. It is an early feasibility study, not a test of proof. No phase is listed.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 16 years or older (inclusive) on the day of consent (for carers and consentees) 2. Either: 2.1. A diagnosis of dementia and be undergoing NHS care 2.2. A family member who has received a diagnosis of and is being treated for, dementia 2.3. A healthcare professional providing care for those with dementia Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to read and understand the consent form in order to provide informed consent to participate in the study. (with the exception of participants who have an appropriate consultee or those for whom translation or interpreter adaptations are available as would be used in usual care) 2. Patient with known swallowing difficulties 3. Patients may be excluded if there is a medication or safety issue identified by the clinical team or due to the potential burden of sample collection
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-08-17
Source: ISRCTN registry, record ISRCTN16279118, retrieved 2026-10-22. Registry text licensed CC BY 4.0.