Improvement of Sarcopenia in Sarcopenia Patients Following Two Different Diets
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Sponsor
- Brugmann University Hospital
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- "Time Up and Go" test
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Sarcopenia is defined as a decrease in muscular strength and muscle mass, accompanied by a decrease in physical performance. Seniors might develop sarcopenia because of a decreased physical activity and a decreased protein intake. Many patients also develop sarcopenia after a long stay in an intensive care unit.
Protein intake is very important when treating sarcopenia. However, meeting the protein requirements at home proves difficult. Oral dietary supplements, given in addition to the other known recommendations, might provide a solution.
This study will assess the efficacy of the oral dietary supplements for the treatment of sarcopenia.
Investigators
Tatiana Besse-Hammer
Head of clinic
Brugmann University Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients hospitalized within the CHU Brugmann, Brussels
- •Patients diagnosed with sarcopenia (by means of a dynamometer)
- •Patients having stayed in an intensive care unit for longer than 5 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
- •Oncology patients
- •Anorexic patients
- •Patients having a life expectancy of less than 6 months
- •Demented patients
- •BPCO patients
- •Patients with neuropathies
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
"Time Up and Go" test
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Mobility assessment of the patient
Prehension force
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Prehension force, as measured by a dynamometer on the dominant hand
Sedentary lifestyle questionnaire
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Evaluation of the physical activity by means of a questionnaire
Fat mass evaluation
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Measured by a Harpaden compass on the tricipital skin fold
Muscle mass evaluation
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Brachial muscular circumference (measured by tape)
Walking speed
Time Frame: 6 months after first consultation
Walking speed on a 4 meters distance