Clinical trials: Nutrition Disorders in Old Age
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Enteral Nutrition Feeding
Comparison of Sedated and Unsedated PEG in Elderly ASA IV Patients
This prospective observational cohort study aims to compare the safety and clinical outcomes of sedated and unsedated percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures in elderly patients classified as ASA IV.
- Conditions
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Enteral Nutrition Feeding, Dysphagia, Elderly Patients (>65 Years)
- Trial name
- NCT07758153
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sarcopenia, Muscular Atrophy
Exercise and Nutrition Interventions in Age-related Sarcopenia
This project will investigate the synergistic effects of Aerobic and Resistance type Exercise, in combination with Protein Supplementation, on; Body Composition, Musculoskeletal Functioning, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life…
- Trial name
- NCT02912130
- Testing
- Protein Supplementation, Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Hope University
Obesity
Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lorcaserin in Obese or Overweight Elderly Subjects
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the PK properties of lorcaserin in obese or overweight elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00828581
- Testing
- lorcaserin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Undernutrition, Aging
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Nutritional Telemonitoring in Community-dwelling Elderly.
An optimal nutritional status is essential for healthy ageing. Telemonitoring might contribute to maintaining or improving nutritional status in elderly people.The objectives of this effect study are to test the feasibility and…
- Trial name
- NCT03240094
- Testing
- Nutritional telemonitoring
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to learn if simple tests for frailty and muscle strength can help predict which older adults (age 65 and older) are at higher risk for problems after major abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06988176
- Testing
- Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Vitamin d Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
ETOL-Elderly Study of the Efficiency of the Innovative Food Supplement in Elderly Adults
The aim of this pilot study is to conduct a study on geriatric population in Slovenia (non-users of dietary supplements/medicines with vitamine D, vitamin B12 and protein) and assess deficiency of selected nutrients, and to…
- Conditions
- Vitamin d Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Protein Deficiency
- Trial name
- ETOL-Elderly (NCT05661006)
- Testing
- Use of food supplement
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Nutrition, Slovenia (Nutris)
Nutrition Disorders in Old Age
Adaptation of a Health Promotion Nutrition Program for Older Adults
Our overarching goal is to prove the benefit of a behavior change intervention designed to help older people overcome barriers associated with risk for inadequate nutrition, so that they can improve their nutritional intake of…
- Trial name
- BBHL (NCT03205007)
- Testing
- Health promotion nutrition program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Nutrition Disorders in Old Age, Caries,Dental
LifE Style, Nutrition and Oral Health in Care Givers (LENTO)
The LENTO study sample includes the caregivers and their clients living in eastern Finland. The aims of this study are 1. to study the nutritional status, oral health, coping, functional capacity and quality of life 2.
- Conditions
- Nutrition Disorders in Old Age, Caries,Dental, Dentures, Oral Mucositis
- Trial name
- NCT04003493
- Testing
- Nutrition and oral health intervention
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Obesity
MOWI Research Pilot
The goal of this study is to conduct a program of pilot research aimed at developing and evaluating a technology-assisted wellness intervention for older adults with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT03104192
- Testing
- Develop & Refine MOWI w/o Amulet, MOWI Weight Loss Maintenance, Develop & Refine MOWI w Fitbit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Malnutrition
Effects of Nutritional Supplementation and Dietary Advice in Elderly Patients After Hospital Discharge.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of nutritional therapy in elderly malnourished patients. The hypothesises are that nutritional supplementation and dietary advice alone or in combination affects mortality…
- Trial name
- NCT01057914
- Testing
- Nutritional supplementation with a liquid formula, Dietary advice, Combination of supplement and dietary advice
- Where
- 5 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 671 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Obese, Sarcopenic Obesity
Effect of Combined Resisted Training and Protein-based Diet on Frailty in Sarcopenic Elderly Women
Sixty obese elderly women will be recruited from Fawkia hospital outpatient clinic diagnosed by sarcopenia and randomly allocated into two groups for a 12-week intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT07627919
- Testing
- supervised resistance exercise training and a, high -protein diet
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Osteoporosis, Nutrition
Validation of a Revised Food Frequency Questionnaire
The purpose of this study is to validate a revised food frequency questionnaire that is designed to capture vitamin D, calcium and protein intake in a population of elderly men and women with fragility fractures.
- Trial name
- FFQ (NCT02693184)
- Testing
- Full length Block 2014 Food Frequency Questionnaire, Revised Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein Screener
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
GERIATRIC SYNDROMES, Hip Fractures
Incidence of Geriatric Syndromes Overlap
The overlap of depression and delirium as geriatric syndromes present in elderly patients with hospital admission due to hip fracture has been previously studied.
- Conditions
- GERIATRIC SYNDROMES, Hip Fractures, GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT03647436
- Testing
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Both groups.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de la Ribera
Obesity
Improvement in Physical Performance and Obesity Surgery in Patients Older Than 60 Years
The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of two weight losing strategies (obesity surgery with gastric banding, and standard of care) on physical performance in elderly obese persons submitted to a physical…
- Trial name
- ELDSURG (NCT02307942)
- Testing
- Gastric banding
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Deficiency, Vitamin D, Elderly, Frail
The Effect of Calcifediol (Hy.D 25 SD/S) and Vitamin D3 on Muscle Strength in a Frail Elderly Population
In an ageing population, the need for interventions to help older people remain healthy, active and independent for as long as possible, increases.
- Trial name
- D-Fit (NCT02349282)
- Testing
- Calcifediol 10ug/day, Vitamin D3 20ug/day
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Combining Nutrition Supplementation With an Exercise Program in Elderly Malnourished Frail Patients After Hospital Stay
The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility of a combined nutritional and home-based exercise intervention in elderly, malnourished, frail patients after hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition; Protein
- Trial name
- NCT05325697
- Testing
- Intervention consisting of a multicomponent exercise program combined with an oral nutritional supplement
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
Malnutrition
Nutritional Intervention in a Cross-sector Model for the Rehabilitation of Geriatric Patients
Based on an established Follow-home-programme offered at discharge from hospital the aim of this study is to test a model of how nutritional intervention in elderly patients can be systematized and quality assured in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01776762
- Testing
- Individual nutritional therapy
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Obesity
Assessments of Dietary Restrictions in Young and Elderly Obese Men : Metabolism Obesity Nutrition Age
The prevalence of obesity is growing in elderly with heavy consequences in term of medical complications and mortality, so that this is nowadays an important public health issue.
- Trial name
- MONA (NCT02161926)
- Testing
- dietary restrictions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Vitamin D Insufficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Education in Geriatric Patients
Vitamin D is important to maintain good health. Although it is found in foods and vitamins, many people still have low vitamin D levels.
- Trial name
- NCT00273611
- Testing
- Pharmacist Education about Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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