Clinical trials: Nutrition Disorders in Old Age
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
Sarcopenia
Effect Study of Marine Protein Hydrolysates to Prevent Loss of Muscle Mass and Physical Function in Frail Elderly
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a marine protein hydrolysate given as a supplement can prevent age related loss of muscle mass and loss of physical function in frail elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02890290
- Testing
- Marine Protein hydrolysate
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Molde University College
Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition
Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut
This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases in Older Adults, Malnutrition, Frailty, Functional Decline Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- RURAL-AGE (NCT07263087)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Metabolic Syndrome
Vitamin D Supplementation and Metabolism in Vitamin D Deficient Elderly
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Vitamin D supplementation on the reasons (mechanisms) underlying the development of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, body…
- Trial name
- VitD (NCT01145703)
- Testing
- RDA Vitamin D3 only, Vitamin D2/3 Repletion only, Vitamin D2/3 Repletion + AEX
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
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
Hip Fracture, Malnutrition
GNRI and Rectus Femoris Muscle Thickness in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
This prospective observational study will evaluate whether nutritional risk and reduced muscle mass are associated with postoperative outcomes in adults aged 65 years or older undergoing surgery for hip fracture.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07751692
- Testing
- Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Malnutrition, Loneliness
Video Chat During Meals to Improve Nutritional Intake in Older Adults
The VideoDining study is a Stage IB behavioral intervention development project. The objectives are to determine the feasibility and acceptability of using video chat during mealtimes (VideoDining) in community-dwelling older…
- Trial name
- VideoDining (NCT04862312)
- Testing
- VideoDine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Nutrition, Healthy, Elderly
Study on the Relationship Between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Diseases in the Elderly
The aging trend of China's population is intensifying. More than 50% of the elderly in China suffer from thyroid disease. Thyroid dysfunction in the elderly increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT05716191
- Testing
- Naturally different iodine levels exposure
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University
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
Sarcopenia, Chronic Kidney Disease
The Optimal Protein Intake to Enhance Muscle Mass in Elderly Patients With Pre-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether increasing protein intake in elderly adults with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease, in combination with resistance exercise, improves muscle mass without worsening renal…
- Trial name
- NCT07102667
- Testing
- Protein intake 1.2 g/kg/day and resistance exercise, Protein intake 1.0 g/kg/day and resistance exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Effects of Low-dose Complex B-vitamins on Homocysteine and Framingham Risk Score Among Chinese Elderly
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether low dose complex B-vitamins (folic acid,vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) can lower the risk of developing hyperhomocysteinemia in an apparently healthy population with low folate/B12…
- Trial name
- NCT00755664
- Testing
- Low-dose complex B-vitamins
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Malnutrition Elderly
Protein-Enriched Food Multi-Mix Impact on Nutritional Status of Community-Residing Older Adults
Malnutrition is a major health concern among older adults in Pakistan due to cultural, economic, and health barriers that limit proper nutrition.
- Trial name
- NCT07569809
- Testing
- Protein-Enriched Food Multi-Mix (FMM), Fortified Food Multi-Mix (FMM), Physical Activity
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Markedly Reduced Food Intake
Increase Protein Intake in Elderly
The objective of this study is to investigate the acceptance, intake, and compliance of protein enriched bread and protein enriched yoghurt drinks in elderly patients in two real life settings (short term; hospital, and longer…
- Trial name
- NCT01907152
- Testing
- Protein enriched yoghurt drink and bread
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University and Research
Obesity, Arthritis
Desflurane or Propofol Anesthesia in Elderly Obese Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement
You are invited to participate in a research study assessing your mental status in the first days after your surgery and how you will be doing in the 2 years following the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01270620
- Testing
- propofol, Desflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pedro Paulo Tanaka
Malnutrition, Muscle Health
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Novel Oral Supplement in Tackling Malnutrition in the Elderly
ProMO aims to investigate the effectiveness of a newly developed ONS in increasing body weight, muscle mass and function in malnourished elderly compared to standard care.
- Trial name
- ProMO (NCT02683720)
- Testing
- ONS
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Frailty, Obesity
Slow Gait Speed as an Indicator of Overweight, Dynapenic Obesity and Sarcopenic Obesity in Elderly People in the Community
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the relationship of gait speed with dynapenic or sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older people.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Obesity, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity
- Trial name
- SGSF (NCT06413030)
- Testing
- 10 Meter Walk Test
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 383 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Undernutrition, Malnutrition
Nutritional Risk and Nutritional Care Practices in the Hospitalized Elderly
The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of nutritional risk and examine nutritional care practices in the hospitalized elderly at one large university hospital in Norway.
- Trial name
- NUTRIELD (NCT01977950)
- Volunteers
- 508 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo Metropolitan University
Malnutrition
Nutritional Intervention in Malnourished Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether nutritional supplementation will improve functional outcome parameters and nutritional status in elderly patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00417508
- Testing
- Sip feeding, Dietary Advice
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Protein Malabsorption, Nutrition Disorders
Bioavailability of Proteins From Plant Based Diets
The quality of protein intake has an important role within the nutritional needs of people throughout their lives around the world, particularly in developing countries and in particular during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Conditions
- Protein Malabsorption, Nutrition Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT03492190
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eduardo Ferriolli
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