Clinical trials: Nutrition Disorders in Old Age
Frail Elderly
Prevalence of Malnutrition and Frailty Among the Urban Community Elderly in Bandung
The goal of this observational study is to learn prevalence of malnutrition and frailty in elderly in Community in Bandung. The main question it aims to answer: what is the prevalence of malnutrition and frailty in elderly in…
- Trial name
- NCT06701045
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran
Influenza Vaccine, Immune Response
Evaluation of Metabolic Predictors of Influenza Vaccine Immune Response in the Singapore Elderly Population - the DYNAMIC Trial
The trial aims to evaluate role of metabolic factors including systemic 25-OH D and diabetes in the adaptive immune response (haemagluttination inhibition titer) to influenza vaccine in the elderly.
- Conditions
- Influenza Vaccine, Immune Response, Elderly, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03399357
- Testing
- Influenza Vaccine
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Influenza, Obesity
Effectiveness and Tolerability of Influenza Vaccine in Patients at Risk for Severe and Complicated Influenza
The aim of the study is to evaluate simultaneously the immunological and clinical efficacy and tolerability of an influenza vaccine, inactivated, quadrivalent, with cleaved virus, in patients at risk for severe and complicated…
- Conditions
- Influenza, Obesity, Pregnancy; Infection, Elderly Infection
- Trial name
- NCT06286488
- Testing
- Vaxigrip
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Undernutrition
The Comparison of Handgrip Strength, Lean Mass, and Blood Pressure in Primary School Children Aged 8-10 Years Old With Undernutrition and Normal Nutritional Status
Undernutrition occurs in 900 million individuals globally, so it is a very important health problem because it contributes to high mortality rates, especially in children.
- Trial name
- NCT05952479
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Airlangga
Nutrient Deficiency, Age-Related Immunodeficiency
Milk Biofortification Promotes Health Benefits in Institutionalized Elderly
The project aims to study the effects of inclusion of sunflower oil, vitamin E and selenium in the diet of dairy cows on milk composition and the influence of modified milk on nutrition and health of elderly.
- Conditions
- Nutrient Deficiency, Age-Related Immunodeficiency, Vitamin E Deficiency, Selenium Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02980094
- Testing
- Milk Antioxidant group(A), Milk Oil group(O), Milk Antioxidant and oil(AO)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eduardo Ferriolli
Gastrointestinal System Disease, Respiratory System
Probiotics Prevent Health Problems in Children
Randomized controlled field trial of a probiotics to assess its roles in the prevention or improvement of constipation and diarrhea, acute respiratory infection, nutrition improving in Vietnam children.
- Trial name
- Shirota (NCT04346576)
- Testing
- Probiotics prevent health problems in children
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nutrition, Vietnam
Obesity &Amp;Amp; Overweight, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Evaluation of Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) in Obese and Non-Obese Patients Over 65 Years Old
After obtaining ethical committee approval, this single-center, prospective, observational study included volunteer patients of both sexes, aged 65 years and older, with ASA II-III risk scores, who were scheduled for elective…
- Conditions
- Obesity &Amp;Amp; Overweight, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Oxygen Reserve Index
- Trial name
- NCT07679724
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Cocoa Extract-enriched Meals and Cardiovascular Risk in Older Population
Obesity prevalence in elderly populations has increased in the last years, and the reduction of overweight and obesity is a priority target in populations of all age ranges worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT01596309
- Testing
- Cocoa extract
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Vitamin D Deficiency
Safety of Vitamin D Supplementation in Older Persons
This study will evaluate the safety over 6 months of two different doses of vitamin D (cholecalciferol) in men and women age 65 and older. It will also evaluate if supplementation with vitamin D improves physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT00681590
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity
Effect of Exercise and Omega-3 on Metabolic Health in Elderly
The aim of this project is to investigate in elderly women, the effect of combined aerobic and resistive training and concomitant supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on adipogenesis, metabolic functions and pro-inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity, Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- EXODYA (NCT03386461)
- Testing
- Exercise training, omega 3 supplementation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Frail Elderly, Malnutrition
Healthy Life for Frail Malnourished Seniors Performed Together With Trained Lay Buddies
Background: In elderly subjects frailty and malnutrition are very common and can lead to serious health hazards, increase mortality, morbidity, dependency, institutionalization and a reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01991639
- Testing
- Nutritional and physical activity intervention
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Undernutrition
Can Protein Intake be Increased by Offering Protein-enriched Foods and Drinks?
The objective of this study is to investigate whether a protein-enriched daily menu is acceptable and effective in increasing protein intake in elderly in a residential care home up to an intake of 1,2 gram/ kg body weight per…
- Trial name
- EET-studie (NCT02141256)
- Testing
- Protein enriched products
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Long-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors May Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency in the Institutionalized Elderly
This study was designed to determine whether elderly residents of long term care facilitated who had been taking proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for more than 12 months were more likely to have vitamin B12 deficiency than residents…
- Trial name
- NCT00843453
- Testing
- blood collection, treatment (cyanocobalamin nasal spray)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Gastroparesis, Hip Fracture
Gastric Emptying in Elderly With Hip Fracture
The gastric emptying of 400 ml 12.6% carbohydrate rich drink is investigated in elderly women, age 75-100, with acute hip fracture.
- Conditions
- Gastroparesis, Hip Fracture, Mild Insufficient Nutrition
- Trial name
- GASEMPHIP (NCT02753010)
- Testing
- Gastric emptying of carbohydrate-rich beverage
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Healthy Volunteers, Age Group: 60-70
Effect of an Anti-ageing Supplement on Oxidative Stress
This pilot study serves to investigate whether ProManna intake leads to any changes in baseline levels for oxidative stress markers.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Age Group: 60-70, Overweight
- Trial name
- PromAge (NCT03272867)
- Testing
- ProManna
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Obesity
Effect of Weight Loss and Exercise on Liver and Muscle Fat in Obese Elderly
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of weight loss and exercise on liver and muscle fat.
- Trial name
- NCT00779207
- Testing
- weight loss and exercise, weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obesity
A Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Fructose, Glucose, High Fructose Corn Syrup and Sucrose at Normal Population Consumed Levels in Adults Aged 20-60 Years Old
The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute and chronic effects of consumption fructose containing sugars and glucose in a real word setting when consumed in a manner and amount typical in the American diet.
- Trial name
- NCT01797042
- Testing
- Dietary Compliance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rippe Lifestyle Institute
Obesity
Muscle Lipid and Insulin Resistance in the Elderly
This project will provide novel information concerning the ability of exercise to enhance the capacity for oxidative metabolism of fatty acids and improve insulin resistance in older adults who are at high risk for the…
- Trial name
- MIRA (NCT00765505)
- Testing
- Exercise Group, Health Education Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sarcopenia
Novel Nutrition Solutions for Sarcopenia
This study will examine the effect of leucine-enriched protein supplementation, alone and in combination with long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), on muscle mass and function in older adults at risk of…
- Trial name
- NUTRIMAL (NCT03429491)
- Testing
- Leucine-enriched protein, LC n-3 PUFA
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin