Using culinary scents to stimulate appetite in elderly hospitalized patients
Evaluation of Olfactory Stimulation of the Appetite of the Elderly in Long-term Care Units by the Diffusion of Culinary Scents : Proof of Concept.
This study is testing if the smell of food can help elderly patients in long-term care feel hungrier and eat more.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06530628 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effects of culinary scents on appetite stimulation among elderly patients hospitalized in long-term care units. It aims to address the issue of undernutrition, which significantly impacts the health and quality of life of elderly individuals. By exposing participants to food odors prior to meals, the study seeks to enhance their eating experience and potentially increase food intake. The research is based on previous findings that suggest olfactory deficits contribute to reduced appetite in the elderly.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly individuals over 70 years old, residing in long-term care units who can eat orally and are autonomous in their eating habits.
Not a fit: Patients receiving parenteral or enteral nutrition or those in end-of-life care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve appetite and nutritional intake among elderly patients, enhancing their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in using food odors to stimulate appetite in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Resident over 70 years, hospitalized in a long-term care unit at the Pierre GARRAUD Hospital in pavillon C on the first floor (Hospices Civils de Lyon). * Resident able to eat orally in the dining room or in bedroom. * Resident who are autonomous for eating, with or without deglutition disorders, with or without the prescription of food supplements, whatever the prescribed texture. * Resident who does not object to participation in the study or resident with a legal protection measure such as guardianship/curatorship who does not object to the resident's participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Resident on parenteral or enteral nutrition. * Resident in end-of-life care. * Resident participating simultaneously in another research study, of which the aim is to evaluate a drug or non-drug therapy likely to improve nutrition or weight control.
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Pavillon C Hôpital Pierre Garraud / Groupement Hospitalier Nord - HCL — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Siré DIEDHIOU
- Email: sire.diedhiou@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: +33 4 72 16 81 35
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.