Malnourished Elderly
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the micronutrient status of malnourished elderly after oral nutritional supplementation.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age : above or equal to 70 years AND : * Weight loss above or equal to 5% in one month * OR weight loss above or equal to 10% in 6 months * OR BMI between 18 and 21 * OR albuminaemia between 30 and 35 g/L * OR MNA-SF less or equal to 7
Exclusion criteria
* Severe malnutrition * Contraindication to oral nutrition * Severe pathologies * Inflammatory syndrome (CRP \> 30 mg/L) * Severe dementia (Mini Mental Score \< 10)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in micronutrients status after 28 days | 28 days | Biological analyses of micronutrient |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional status | 28 days | Weight, albumin, transthyretin, CRP, Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF) |
| Body composition | 28 days | Impedance measurement |
| Compliance | 28 days | Compliance measured by bottle weight before and after consumption |
| Autonomy | 28 fays | Get up and go test |