Nutritional and exercise program for older adults in acute care
Hyperproteic Oral Supplementation with Vitamin D and Resistance Training in Older Patients Admitted to the Acute Unit (SERIA)
NA · Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal · NCT06607718
This study tests whether a special nutrition and exercise program can help older adults in the hospital who are at risk of malnutrition feel stronger and healthier before they go home.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06607718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of nutritional and exercise interventions on older adults admitted to an acute care unit who are at risk of malnutrition or are malnourished. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups: resistance training, oral nutritional supplementation, a combination of both, or a control group. The study measures changes in nutritional status, body composition, strength, and physical performance at discharge and three months later. Assessments are conducted at admission, discharge, and follow-up to determine the effectiveness of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults admitted to the acute care unit who are at risk of malnutrition or are malnourished.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced dementia, those requiring palliative care, or those with conditions contraindicating exercise will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the nutritional status and physical performance of older adults, reducing the prevalence of sarcopenia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar nutritional and exercise interventions in older adults, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients admitted to the Unidad de Agudos (Geriatric Acute Care) del Servicio de Geriatría at HU Ramón y Cajal who are at risk of malnutrition or malnutrition (defined with a MNA-SF score ≤ 11) and who sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with estimated discharge within 72 hours. * Re-admissions (defined as previous admission in the Geriatric Acute Care in the last 3 months) * Patients taking ONS for more than two weeks.at the time of admission. * Patients suffering any illness or condition that prevents or contraindicates resistance physical exercise. and oral food intake. * Food allergies or intolerances that contraindicate the SNO. * Patients with advanced dementia (GDS stage 7) or palliative care.
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal — Madrid, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Beatriz Montero-Errasquín, Dra. — Hospital Ramon y Cajal.
- Study coordinator: Beatriz Montero-Errasquín, Dra.
- Email: beatriz.montero@salud.madrid.org
- Phone: +34 913368172
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.
Conditions: Malnutrition, Protein, Older, Sarcopenia, Oral Nutritional Supplementation, Resistance trainning, Older adults, Acute Care