A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study of energy, protein and micronutrients supplementation of elderly patients in active rehabilitation settings

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN01133608

Enrollment

445

Registered

2002-09-12

Start date

2000-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Nutritional status in the elderly Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Nutritional status

Interventions

Elderly patients referred for an active period of rehabilitation following an episode of acute illness are randomised to: 1. Normal hospital diet plus placebo, or 2. Normal hospital diet plus oral su

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients will be eligible for the study if they meet the following criteria: 1. Age 65 years, stable medical condition, referred for an active rehabilitation program 2. Able to swallow 3. Able to sign an informed written consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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