Dietary Challenges in the Population of Nursing Homes' Residents in Slovenia

Nutrition Institute, Slovenia1 site in 1 country300 target enrollmentMay 26, 2022

ConditionsNutritional Status Nutrient Deficiency Micronutrient Deficiency Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Folic Acid Deficiency Iron-deficiency Protein Deficiency Sarcopenia Obesity Diet

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Nutritional Status
Sponsor: Nutrition Institute, Slovenia
Enrollment: 300
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Assessment of protein intake
Status: Enrolling By Invitation
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

To obtain up-to-date data on nutritional status of older adults, a national dietary survey will be conducted in 2022/2023, providing data on the consumption of foods and enabling the assessment intakes of energy and specific nutrients. Participating subjects will be also screened for micronutrient status using blood biomarkers (focusing into vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron).

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 26, 2022

End Date

December 31, 2023

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Nutrition Institute, Slovenia

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Age 65 years or older
•Has been in the elderly care institution (nursing home) for at least 3 months before joining the study
•Care category: I., II., III.A
•The person can feed independently or with minimal help
•Agrees to be included in the study (signed a statement of consent)

Exclusion Criteria

•The person has an acute illness
•The person is a dialysis patient
•Temporary special diet / fasting / gastrointestinal cleansing (i.e. due to (pre)planned examinations / procedures)
•The person cannot be weighted by the usual weighing scale or chair weighing scale
•Protégé of the day care center
•Located in the red zone of the elderly care institution (nursing home) (COVID-19 measures)