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Effect of a New High-protein Oral Supplement on Functional Parameters in Patients in Nursing Homes

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Malnutrition
Registration Number
NCT02117609
Lead Sponsor
Lactalis
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to determine whether a supplementation with a new high-protein oral supplement can improve the evolution of functional parameters in elderly patients in nursing homes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria
  • Man or woman aged more than 60 years old
  • Living in a nursing home for at least 2 months
  • Malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (MNA<23.5 or BMI<24 or albumin<35 g/l or weight loss of more than 5 kg in the last 6 months)
  • Without dementia or with moderate dementia (MMSE > or =10/30)
  • Able to walk without human assistance (technical assistance allowed)
  • No vitamin D supplementation
  • Able to follow the study procedures and agreed to consume oral supplement
Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe dementia (MMSE < 10/30)
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Severe renal or hepatic impairment
  • Cancer with chemotherapy
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Lactose intolerance
  • Cow's milk protein allergy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in 4-meter walking speedAfter 3 months and 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in Geriatric Depression ScaleAfter 3 months and 6 months
Change from baseline in grip strengthAfter 3 months and 6 months
Change from baseline in body composition measured by bioelectrical impedence analysis (BIA)After 3 months and 6 months
Change from baseline in nutritional status (Mini Nutritional Assessment)After 3 months and 6 months
Change from baseline in ADL (Activities Daily Living) scoreAfter 3 months and 6 months
Change from baseline in quality of life (QOL-AD)After 3 months and 6 months
Frequency of pathologic adverse events (disease, acute infection, falls, hospitalization)During the 3 months and/or 6 months of consumption
Changes from baseline in blood parametersAfter 3 months and 6 months

Inflammation markers (TNFalpha, TNF-R1, TNF-R2, IL 15), Fatty acid composition of red blood cell membranes, Fibrinogen, CRP, albumin, prealbumin, orosomucoid, IGF-1, cystein, glutathione peroxidase, oxidized and reduced glutathione

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nursing homes - Région Midi-Pyrénées

🇫🇷

Toulouse, France

Nursing homes - Région Midi-Pyrénées
🇫🇷Toulouse, France

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