Ondervoeding & Geriatrische syndromen (zoals sarcopenie) Sarcopenia and malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Control group receiving intervention:
- Resistance exercise training, twice weekly for 12 weeks in which subjects
will be randomized by intensity (%1RM)
- Regular health care (+ information flyer)
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Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Community-dwelling older adult, receiving in-home care services * Aged 65 or older * Physical ability and willingness to execute a resistance exercise program * Ability and willingness to comply with the protocol * Willingness that general practitioner will be notified on study participation * Written informed consent * Consent of the study physician (ability to comply with the protocol in the opinion of the study physician, to ensure safety for the participants)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Inability to understand the Dutch language * Cognitive impairment (MMSE 3) * Diagnosed degenerative neurocognitive disorders * COPD GOLD >3 * Use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) * Active medical treatment interfering with this intervention (e.g. cancer patients following systemic and immune therapy) * Physical disabled (walking aids or mild visual impairment are not an exclusion criteria) * Current enrollment in a fixed rehabilitation program or other intervention studies * Palliative treatment or a life expectancy of
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the change in muscle strength between baseline and twelve- weeks, and is accessed with a one repetition maximum tests (1-RM). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - social demographic characteristics - medical history / medication use - cognitive ability - body composition - muscle architecture - inflammation markers, glucose and insulin levels - physical performance - handgrip strength - activities of daily living - quality of life - malnutrition - daily dietary intake - daily physical activity - cognitive performance - psychosocial outcomes - sleep quality - cost-effectiveness - adverse events / medical status - adherence - process evaluation | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed