The SyNApTIC Study – SarcopeNia, frAilTy, and malnutrition in geriatrIC rehabilitatio

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Malnutrition; Sarcopenia; Frailty; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001589178
• Lead Sponsor: Bond University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-11-19
• Last Update Posted: 25 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 170

Inclusion Criteria

Adults 65 years or older, admitted to Robina Rehabilitation between 1 September 2019 and 31 January 2020 for <72 hours.

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive impairment or unable to provide consent (as assessed by the Senior Geriatrician Consultant or medical doctor). Assessment is contraindicated (too unwell etc.) as assessed by health care professional or the researcher. Patient is non-English speaking and a translator is unavailable.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of the syndromes malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty[Admission and discharge]