Clinical trials: Anorexia of Aging
Aging, Appetite Loss
Effect of a Novel Protein Supplement on Appetite in Older Adults
An acute randomized crossover trial comparing the effects of the whey hydrolysate, whey protein concentrate and placebo (still flavored water) on appetite and energy intake in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05871060
- Testing
- Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey hydrolysate
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Aging, Undernutrition
Determination of In-vivo Plasma AA Appearance From Plant Protein Fibre Products
This study aims to assess the digestibility and efficacy of the study groups previously developed innovative plant-based protein and fibre products.
- Conditions
- Aging, Undernutrition, Appetite Loss, Age-Related Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05420142
- Testing
- Net peripheral AA appearance following ingestion of 3 selected PPF products compared to whey
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland, Italy
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Appetite Loss in Aging, Anorexia of Aging
Study on the Prevention of Weight Loss Through Physical Activity Among Nursing Home Residents
Appetite loss is frequent in institutionalized older adults. Physical activity is known for its benefits on appetite regulation but its effects in nursing home residents remain poorly investigated.
- Trial name
- EAT-PA (NCT07831733)
- Testing
- Physical activity, Appetite assessment, Food intake assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 596 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Anorexia of Ageing
Impaired Regulation of Energy Balance in Elderly People (Balance Study)
Over the past century life expectancy has risen rapidly. As a result, the proportion of elderly people continues to grow. Elderly people probably have an impaired regulation of energy balance (energy intake versus energy…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT00561145)
- Testing
- Energy restriction period
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Malnutrition, Anorexia
Sativex® and Gentamicin for Optimized Pharmagological Treatment in Older Patients (CanPan)
Malnutrition and inappropriate prescribing of renally excreted drugs are common among older persons and are associated with severe consequences such as complicated courses of treatment, mortality, and reduced quality of life.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Anorexia, Cannabis, Aging
- Trial name
- CanPan (NCT05503147)
- Testing
- Sativex
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Ove Andersen
Healthy, Frailty
Geriatric Anorexia Study 2.0
Reduction in appetite and/or food intake among older individuals is referred to as anorexia of aging (AOA, also known as Geriatric Anorexia).
- Trial name
- GAS2 (NCT05211973)
- Testing
- Wrist Actigraphy Device, Smart Body Weight Scale, Chair Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Anorexia of Aging, Malnutrition or Risk of Malnutrition
The SAVOR Study: Appetite and Physiological Responses
The study aims to identify key physiological factors that differentiate older adults with healthy appetites from those experiencing appetite decline.
- Trial name
- SAVOR (NCT07636369)
- Testing
- Shredded Chicken Congee
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Appetite Loss, Physical Inactivity
APPETITE: Plant Protein and Exercise Solutions for the Prevention of Undernutrition in Older Adults.
The APPETITE Trial aims to investigate the efficacy of innovative plant protein fibre (PPF) products (developed in a previous workpackage) as part of a personalised diet with/out physical activity on appetite and incidence of…
- Conditions
- Appetite Loss, Physical Inactivity, Undernutrition, Anorexia of Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05608707
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention, Personalised nutrition intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Ireland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Aging, Appetite Loss
Effect of a Novel Protein Ingredient Combined With Oral Nutritional Supplement on Appetite in Older Adults
Reduced appetite can occur with ageing and is linked to a higher risk of undernutrition, poorer physical function and becoming frail. Strategies to increase appetite are needed to improve healthy ageing.
- Conditions
- Aging, Appetite Loss, Undernutrition
- Trial name
- NCT06478147
- Testing
- Oral Nutritional Supplement, Oral Nutritional Supplement + Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate + still water
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin