Protein-energy malnutrition Community-dwelling older adults Randomized controlled trial Pilot study Feasibility Energie-eiwit ondervoeding Thuiswonende ouderen Gerandomiseerde interventie studie Pilot studie Haalbaarheid
Conditions
Interventions
This pilot study consists of three groups
two intervention groups and one control group.
Participants (n = 60) were randomized into one of the three groups
two intervention groups (‘even’ or ‘peak’ strategy) and one control group. Participants of both intervention groups received personalized dietary advice and protein enriched food products to increase
Sponsors
Funding for this paper was provided by the European Horizon 2020 PROMISS Project ‘PRevention Of Malnutrition In Senior Subjects in the EU’, grant agreement no. 678732.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age: 70 years - Community-dwelling - Lower protein intake (< 1.0 g/kg/body weight) based on a short food list that is developed and validated using an extended FFQ among Dutch older adults (data available on request) - Able to eat independently - Willing to eat our provided products - Able to speak, write and read the Dutch language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Bedridden or wheelchair bound - Individuals who do not go outside - Diagnosed severe kidney disease - History of active malignancy (with the exception of basal cell carcinoma) - Low cognitive status (MMSE score 30.0 kg/m2 - Vegans - Allergies to certain food products (such as peanuts, gluten) - Current participation to supervised behavioral or lifestyle interventions that intervene with PROMISS interventions - Vacation plans for more than 5 days - Planned to move out of the study area in the next 8 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter of this pilot study is change in total protein intake (g/day and g/kg aBW/day). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters are potential adverse outcomes of the dietary strategies. We therefore examined change in appetite, change in BW and change in micronutrients (vitamin D and vitamin B12). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactIlse Reinders
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Outcome results
None listed