Clinical trials: Malnutrition Elderly
Vitamin D Deficiency
Effect of Aerobic Interval Training With Vitamin D Supplement on Functional Capacity and Perceived Myalgia
This study aimed to investigate whether there will be an effect of adding a program of aerobic interval training in managing patients suffering from myalgia associated with vitamin D deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT04319289
- Testing
- aerobic interval training and Vitamin D supplementation,, Vitamin D supplementation only, aerobic interval training only
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Malnutrition
The Dietetic Consultation: an Illuminative Evaluation
This study aims to understand the experience of the dietetic consultation from the perspective of nutritionally vulnerable older patients receiving oral nutrition support and dietitians, as well as other key stakeholders involved…
- Trial name
- NCT03509116
- Testing
- Observations, documents, Interviews, key stakeholders, documents
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Malnutrition
The RELISH Study: Compliance and Palatability of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Hospitalised Older Adults
The RELISH study will investigate a new oral nutritional supplement (fortified porridge) for older adults in hospital who are undernourished (i.e., have malnutrition).
- Trial name
- NCT05620082
- Testing
- Standard liquid-based oral nutritional supplement, Fortified porridge
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Effect of Daily Consumption of Vitamin B12 Fortified Yoghurt on Vitamin B12 Status in Older Adults
Older adults are recommended to meet their daily vitamin B12 (B12) requirements by consuming foods with added B12 and/or taking B12 supplements (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT05993962
- Testing
- Fortified yoghurt, Control yoghurt
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Malnutrition, Child
Chronic Malnutrition and Oral Health Status in Children Aged One to Five Years
Malnutrition is a public health problem that can exert a negative impact on the general and oral health of children. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of chronic malnutrition on the oral health of children…
- Trial name
- NCT03529500
- Testing
- Caries detection - dmtf index, Saliva flow rate, Saliva Buffering Capacity
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Malnutrition in the Elderly
Nutritional Effects of Supplementing Nonagenarians With a Supplement Based on a Fruit From the Cerrado: Buriti
The population aged over 90 is growing worldwide, and the search for strategies to promote a better quality of life for the older persons is a challenge for science.
- Trial name
- NCT07289867
- Testing
- Nutricer Energia Zero-lactose, Multivitamin Mix
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Optimizing Acute Malnutrition Management in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Democratic Republic of Congo
Acute malnutrition affects 51 million children under the age of 5 worldwide. Malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all child deaths each year, with the forms characterized by wasting or oedema (acute malnutrition) associated…
- Conditions
- Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition, Child Malnutrition, Acute Malnutrition
- Trial name
- OptiMA-DRC (NCT03751475)
- Testing
- Nutritional Strategy - OptiMA, Effective nutritional standard strategy
- Where
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 896 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for International Medical Action
Inflammation, Malnutrition
Effects of Camelina Sativa Oil in Free-living Older Adults
The present study aims at evaluating the anti-inflammatory effects of a novel food in older adult volunteers. Briefly, this randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study is performed on 91 apparently healthy older adults…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Malnutrition, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT04965948
- Testing
- Novel food snack
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Malnutrition, Child
Use of Low-level Laser Therapy on Children Aged One to Five Years With Energy-protein Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a clinical-social disease caused by multiple prenatal, intrauterine and postnatal factors as well as social, political and cultural determinants (distal causes).
- Trial name
- NCT03355313
- Testing
- Low level Light therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Nutritional Risk and Diaphragmatic Thickness in Mechanically Ventilated COPD Patients
Malnutrition and muscle wasting are frequent complications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experiencing acute exacerbations.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Malnutrition, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT07788170
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Aging, Appetite Loss
Effect of a Novel Protein Ingredient Combined With Oral Nutritional Supplement on Appetite in Older Adults
Reduced appetite can occur with ageing and is linked to a higher risk of undernutrition, poorer physical function and becoming frail. Strategies to increase appetite are needed to improve healthy ageing.
- Conditions
- Aging, Appetite Loss, Undernutrition
- Trial name
- NCT06478147
- Testing
- Oral Nutritional Supplement, Oral Nutritional Supplement + Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate + still water
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Aging
PEU in Elderly TCU Residents
Background: There is tremendous controversy regarding the adequacy/effectiveness of the nutritional care provided in VA Transitional Care Units (TCUs).
- Trial name
- NCT00242684
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 446 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Comprehensive Nutritional Geriatric Assessments in Identifying Malnutrition in Older Cancer Participants
This trial studies how well comprehensive nutritional geriatric assessments work in identifying malnutrition in older cancer participants.
- Trial name
- NCT03035604
- Testing
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Malnutrition Risk in Elder
Intervention for the Elderly With Malnutrition, Hidden Hunger and Low Skeletal Muscle Mass
Background: As the aging of the population aggravating, the ratio of the elderly in empty nest family has reached 50%, particularly in big and medium size cities, it is as high as 70%.
- Trial name
- NCT03648580
- Testing
- Ensure Complete powder, verbal nutrition education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Malnutrition, Sarcopenia
Health and Nutrition Status of Chinese Elderly
This study is aiming to understand the prevalence and risk factors related to malnutrition and sarcopenia in Chinese elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02089906
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 2,834 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteoporosis
Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly African American Women in Central Texas
In order to make bone health a reality for older adults, we need to consider the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in relation to environment latitude as well as vitamin D supplementation.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01971411
- Testing
- Calcium 500mg with 200 IU Vitamin D - 2 tablets daily, Blood levels of Vitamin D, Serum CTX, Mg, Ca++ and iPTH, Usual sun exposure documentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation
Malnutrition in the Elderly
Impact of the Time of Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) Consumption on Daily Alimentary Intakes of Malnourished Elderly
Malnutrition is a severe comorbidity in hospitalised patients, especially in elderly. The consumption of Oral Nutritional Supplements (NOS) is one of several tools for fighting against malnutrition.
- Trial name
- ACTICLAN (NCT01261663)
- Testing
- oral nutritional energy and protein enriched supplement (NOS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Geriatric Syndromes
Preventive Approach for the Management of the Main Geriatric Risks
Nowadays, EHPAD residents are polypathological (cognitive and psycho-behavioral pathologies, undernutrition, IC, diabetes, COPD, IR, etc.) and multi-medicated.
- Trial name
- Ger-e-Tec (NCT05128097)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Patients Hospitalized in Follow up Care or Rehabilitation
Evaluation of a Strategy for the Presentation of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Verrines for Managing Undernutrition in the Elderly Undergoing Follow-up Care and Geriatric Rehabilitation
Protein-energy malnutrition results from an imbalance between the body's intake and needs. Among the elderly in long-term care, the prevalence of undernutrition varies from 30% to 70%.
- Trial name
- VERRINES-CNO (NCT03582358)
- Testing
- Food weighing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Malnutrition Elderly
The Effects of Continuous Intake of ONS on the Nutritional Status of Taiwanese Elderly
Past studies have pointed out that adequate intake of calories and protein in the elderly can deferred sarcopenia and debilitating conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT04857463
- Testing
- Nutritional supplement drink, Nutritional education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University