Evaluation of protein-enriched snack acceptance in hospitalized older adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250317017

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-17

Start date

2024-10-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

The hospitalized older adults age 60 year and above consume less than 50% of the served hospital meal. malnutrition, undernutrition, acceptance, protein, snack, hospitalized, older adults

Interventions

Conduct a taste test of two snack formulations and evaluate sensory quality. The sensory quality assessment includes appearance, color, aroma, flavor, taste while in the mouth, sweetness, saltiness, s

No Intervention Other

Older Patient

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The patients aged 60 and above. 2.The patients are prescribed a regular diet by the doctor. 3.The patients consume less than 50% of the served hospital meal.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with cognitive impairment or those with altered levels of consciousness. 2.Patients with difficulties in chewing, biting, swallowing, or experiencing oral pain. 3.Patients with underlying conditions that increase the risk of aspiration. 4.Patients with a history of food allergies. Patients whose doctor has ordered them to consume only hospital-provided food or has restricted their daily fluid intake.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The protein-enriched snack acceptance First visit Satisfaction score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
N/A N/A N/A	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPanas Jesadaporn

Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

panas.j@cmu.ac.th053934895

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026