Improving nutrition for individuals with dementia using special snacks
Enhancing Health and Quality of Life for Individuals With Dementia Through Transitional-State Snacks
This study is testing special snacks that change texture while eating to see if they can help people with dementia get better nutrition and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Oregon Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Eugene, Oregon and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05007730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance the nutritional intake and overall health of individuals with dementia by introducing transitional-state snack supplements, which change texture while being consumed. The study will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of these nutrient-dense snacks that mimic preferred foods. Participants will be adults diagnosed with dementia who are living in the community and can independently participate in the study. The central hypothesis is that these innovative snacks will lead to improved nutritional status among participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling adults with a medical diagnosis of dementia who are medically stable.
Not a fit: Patients who require 100% feeding assistance or have strict dietary restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the nutritional health and quality of life for individuals with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using transitional-state foods is innovative, similar studies focusing on nutritional interventions for dementia have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically stable * Community dwelling * Has a medical diagnosis of dementia or possible dementia Exclusion Criteria: * Does not live at home * Cannot participate in the protocol independently and do not have a consistent caregiver who can provide assistance * Does not have smartphone access * Requires 100% feeding assistance * Is NPO (nil per os) * Has multiple food allergies * Requires a strict renal, low-fat, and/or no-salt diet * Is deemed unsafe for the transitional-state foods by a speech-language pathologist
Where this trial is running
Eugene, Oregon and 1 other locations
- University of Oregon — Eugene, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Samantha Shune, PhD
- Email: sshune@uoregon.edu
- Phone: 541-346-7494
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.