Clinical trials: Malnutrition in Elderly
Undernutrition, Pain
The Postsurgical Pain in Elderly Patients Suffering From Undernourishment
INTRODUCTION Undernourishment is the situation when someone does not consume all the essential nutrients for the metabolic functions of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06802575
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Democritus University of Thrace
Neoplasms, Aged
Silent Threat: Impact of Preoperative Albumin Levels on Outcomes in Geriatric Cancer Surgery
This retrospective, single-center study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative albumin levels on postoperative outcomes in geriatric patients (aged 65 and above) undergoing cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Aged, Hypoalbuminemia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06998030
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Malnutrition; Protein, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Influence of Preoperative Nutritional Status on Perioperative Period in Cardiac Surgery in Patients With Frailty
The aim of the study is to determine whether the optimisation of the preoperative nutritional status affects the course of the perioperative period in patients with frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT05118165
- Testing
- Dietary supplement with protein
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Malnutrition Elderly, Sarcopenia in Elderly
A Nutrition Care Model for Frailty Prevention in the Elderly Based on Design Thinking
This international multicenter study project. A physical function screening activity for the elderly will be held in the community centers.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Elderly, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Frailty Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07504419
- Testing
- nutrition education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suh-Ching, Yang
Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency
Using Iodized Salt to Improve Serum Folate, B12 and Iron Levels
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt in increasing serum concentrations of folate, B12 and iron among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Micronutrient fortified iodized salt can…
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency, Spina Bifida, Anencephaly-Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT06904612
- Testing
- Micronutrient fortified iodized salt
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hydrocephalus and Neuroscience Institute
Malnutrition, Aging
The Effects of Testosterone and Nutritional Supplementation in the Undernourished Elderly
The purpose of this study is to determine what effect treatment for one year with testosterone and a nutritional supplement, alone and combined, has on the adverse effects of under-nutrition in community-dwelling older men and…
- Trial name
- NCT00117000
- Testing
- testosterone undecanoate
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Valid Malnutrition Condition, Valid Sarcopenia
The Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on the Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Risk in Elderly Living Alone
This study aims to examine the effects of meal delivery services on the nutritional status and mobility of malnourished older adults living alone at a foundation in Taoyuan.
- Conditions
- Valid Malnutrition Condition, Valid Sarcopenia, Valid Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07443722
- Testing
- milk drinks
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Asthma, Aged
Effects of Multidisciplinary Interventions in Elderly Asthma Patients With Risk of Acute Exacerbation
We want to examine the effect of multidisciplinary interventions in asthma patients who had experienced acute exacerbation of asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT01843439
- Testing
- Magnesium, Education for asthma action plan, hot-lines for acute exacerbation of asthma
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Sang-Heon Cho
Obesity (Disorder), Obesity
Effect of Vitamin D on Body Composition and Functionality of Older Adults
Older adults with obesity often experience a gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength, a condition sometimes described as sarcopenic obesity.
- Conditions
- Obesity (Disorder), Obesity, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07275177
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca
Frailty at Older Adults, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Old Age
Multimodal Intervention for Older Adults After an Earthquake
This randomized controlled study was conducted among older adults (≥65 years) living in temporary container housing in Kahramanmaraş after the February 2023 earthquakes.
- Conditions
- Frailty at Older Adults, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Old Age, Depression in Adults, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07273253
- Testing
- Multimodal intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia in Older Adults
A cross-sectional study with 829 older Mexican adults were recruited from July to September 2015, from four localities in the southern region of México.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT04820465
- Testing
- Non available due to cross-sectional study design
- Volunteers
- 829 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Pressure Injury, Fall Prevention
Clinical Investigation Evaluating the Use of NETSmart Solution , Incorporated to NETSoins Software, in the Care and Support of Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes
NETSmart software is designed to help doctors, nurses and care assistants adapt the care of elderly people living in nursing homes to the following risks: pressure injuries undernutrition interactions between different drugs…
- Conditions
- Pressure Injury, Fall Prevention, Undernutrition, Drug Interaction
- Trial name
- NETSMART DM (NCT07027358)
- Testing
- NETSmart software
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Teranga Software
Elderly Patients
Citrulline, Exercise Training and Muscle Strength in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of citrulline supplementation on muscle strength in elderly institutionalized subjects undergoing a resistance exercise training program.
- Trial name
- CITREX (NCT01599676)
- Testing
- Citrulline, Non essential amino acid
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
ELDRELY
Nutritional Status in Patients Over 65 Years of Age and Meal Presentation
The prevalence of undernutrition in hospitals is estimated between 30 and 40% and up to 50% in the elderly. The consequences of undernutrition are significant: complications, delayed healing, higher risk of infections, pressure…
- Trial name
- NUPOBA (NCT04696068)
- Testing
- Porcelain plates
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen