Malnutrition, Sarcopenia
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the effect of an experimental oral nutritional supplement containing AN777 compared to another oral nutritional supplement in a malnourished, elderly population.
Interventions
Two(220 mL)servings every day for six months
Two (220 mL) servings daily for six months
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Subject (male or female) is \> or equal to 65 and \< or equal to 90 years of age Subject is ambulatory Subject has a Subjective Global Assessment of B or C Subject has gait speed \<0.8 m/s AND/OR low hand-grip strength Subject has Class 1 or Class 2 sarcopenia Subject agrees to refrain from starting a resistance exercise program
Exclusion criteria
Subject has type 1 or type 2 diabetes Subject has inflammatory disease with elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein Subject has renal function impairment Subject reports gastrointestinal disorder (severe chronic diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) that would preclude ingestion of the study product; an obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, inflammatory bowel disease; short bowel syndrome or other major gastrointestinal disease Subject reports of current active malignant disease or other significant medical diagnoses. Subject reports a history of allergy to any of the ingredients in the study products Subject reports currently taking medications/dietary supplements/substances that could profoundly modulate metabolism or weight.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee extensor strength | Six months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Leg muscle mass | Six months |
| Body Weight | Six months |
| Functional measures | Six months |
Countries
Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States