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Assessment of state of (under-)nutrition and its relationship with muscle mass and function over 12 months in institutionalized elderly in South Australia.

Assessment of state of nutrition and its relationship with muscle mass and function over 12 months in institutionalized elderly in South Australia.

Sponsor

Stijn Soenen , DR

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

May 13, 2015

Study Type

Observational

Conditions

Undernutrition

Summary

This is an observational study which aims to evaluate the nutritional status, muscle mass and function, quality of life, morbidity and mortality in the elderly living in nursing home setting. Measurements will be taken at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Outcome measured in this study include: nutritional status, muscle mass and function, hospital admission (number and length of hospital stay), level of care quality of life, and mortality.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 65 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This observational study is tracking the nutritional status, muscle mass, strength, quality of life, and health outcomes of elderly people living in nursing homes over 12 months. The goal is to understand how malnutrition and muscle loss (sarcopenia) affect older adults in residential care settings. You may be eligible if: - You are 65 years of age or older - You live in a nursing home or residential aged care facility - You are able to understand the study protocol You may NOT be eligible if: - You are unable to understand the study protocol Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

This is an observational study investigating the relationship between nutritional status, muscle mass and function, quality of life, morbidity and mortality in the elderly living in nursing home setti

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SA, Australia

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