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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard treatment | No Intervention | ||
| Oral dietary supplements | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral dietary supplements | Dietary Supplement | Protein enriched diet |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prehension force | Prehension force, as measured by a dynamometer on the dominant hand | 3 months after first consultation |
| Prehension force | Prehension force, as measured by a dynamometer on the dominant hand | 6 months after first consultation |
| Fat mass evaluation | Measured by a Harpaden compass on the tricipital skin fold | 3 months after first consultation |
| Fat mass evaluation | Measured by a Harpaden compass on the tricipital skin fold | 6 months after first consultation |
| Muscle mass evaluation | Brachial muscular circumference (measured by tape) | 3 months after first consultation |
| Muscle mass evaluation | Brachial muscular circumference (measured by tape) | 6 months after first consultation |
| Walking speed | Walking speed on a 4 meters distance | 3 months after first consultation |
| Walking speed | Walking speed on a 4 meters distance | 6 months after first consultation |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Turkan Dalgic | Haute Ecole Lucia De Brouckère | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| CHU Brugmann | Brussels | 1020 | Belgium |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D055948 | Sarcopenia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009133 | Muscular Atrophy |
| D020879 | Neuromuscular Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019587 | Dietary Supplements |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D019602 | Food and Beverages |
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| "Time Up and Go" test | Mobility assessment of the patient | 3 months after first consultation |
| "Time Up and Go" test | Mobility assessment of the patient | 6 months after first consultation |
| Sedentary lifestyle questionnaire | Evaluation of the physical activity by means of a questionnaire | 3 months after first consultation |
| Sedentary lifestyle questionnaire | Evaluation of the physical activity by means of a questionnaire | 6 months after first consultation |
| D001284 | Atrophy |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |