Sarcopenia
Conditions
Brief summary
Sarcopenia is defined as a decrease in muscular strength and muscle mass, accompanied by a decrease in physical performance. Seniors might develop sarcopenia because of a decreased physical activity and a decreased protein intake. Many patients also develop sarcopenia after a long stay in an intensive care unit. Protein intake is very important when treating sarcopenia. However, meeting the protein requirements at home proves difficult. Oral dietary supplements, given in addition to the other known recommendations, might provide a solution. This study will assess the efficacy of the oral dietary supplements for the treatment of sarcopenia.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTOral dietary supplements
Protein enriched diet
Sponsors
Brugmann University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients hospitalized within the CHU Brugmann, Brussels * Patients diagnosed with sarcopenia (by means of a dynamometer) * Patients having stayed in an intensive care unit for longer than 5 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Oncology patients * Anorexic patients * Patients having a life expectancy of less than 6 months * Demented patients * BPCO patients * Patients with neuropathies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prehension force | 3 months after first consultation | Prehension force, as measured by a dynamometer on the dominant hand |
| Fat mass evaluation | 3 months after first consultation | Measured by a Harpaden compass on the tricipital skin fold |
| Muscle mass evaluation | 3 months after first consultation | Brachial muscular circumference (measured by tape) |
| Walking speed | 3 months after first consultation | Walking speed on a 4 meters distance |
| Time Up and Go test | 3 months after first consultation | Mobility assessment of the patient |
| Sedentary lifestyle questionnaire | 3 months after first consultation | Evaluation of the physical activity by means of a questionnaire |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed