FindTrial
Sign In

Impact of cost-effective, nutritional supplement on body weight, strength and balance among elderly with malnutrition (I-CARE Study)

Impact of cost-effective, nutritionally optimized supplement on body composition and functional measures: A multicentric randomized trial among older adults at risk of malnutrition (I-CARE Study) - I-CARE Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/087538
Enrollment
230
Registered
2025-05-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nutritional supplement: A nutrient-rich snack, in the form of ladoos or a cereal-pulse/oilseed-based mix, will be specifically formulated for the geriatric population. Participants will

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: elderly participants at risk of malnourishment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with known medical conditions leading to weight loss. Individuals with active cancer currently undergoing therapy. Participants with altered estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR). Individuals involved in any ongoing studies involving supplementation or interventions that could influence the outcomes of this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hand grip strength (kG)Timepoint: Baseline and post intervention follow up at 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional measures including muscle strength and physical performanceTimepoint: Baseline and post intervention follow up at 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sucharita S

St Johns Medical College

sucharita@stjohns.in09845392760

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026