Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Taking of Leucine-containing drink for three months
Nothing three months
Sponsors
House Foods Corp.
Internet Infinity Inc.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects whose BMI values are between 15.0 kg/m2 and 18.5 kg/m2. Male subjects whose grip strength values are less than 25.0 kg. Female subjects whose grip strength values are less than 20.0 kg.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Subjects who have allergy to gelatin or collagen. (2)Subjects who take daily supplementation of collagen, amino acids or vitamin D. (3) Subjects with hemiplegia caused by brain infarction. (4)Subjects who can't understand the instructions because of dementia. (5)Subjects who are diagnosed as Parkinson's disease. (6)Subjects who exercise therapy cannot be applied to because of pain derived from joint disease. (7)Subjects who are classified as Nursing Care Level 3 or above. (8)Patients with renal or liver disorder. (9)Patients with maple syrup urine disease. (10)Subjects who are on medication for diabetes. (11) Subjects who are judged as unsuitable for the study by the principal investigator for other reasons.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Usual walking speed | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| grip strength | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactChika Takeyama
House Foods Group Inc. Central research & Development institute
Outcome results
None listed