NCT06940284 Food Intake of Hospitalized Elderly and Its Influence on Muscular and Clinical Outcomes
| NCT ID | NCT06940284 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Sao Paulo General Hospital |
| Condition | Atrophy, Muscular |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-30.
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Brief Summary
The objectives of the present study are: 1) to characterize the energy-protein intake of the elderly during hospitalization; 2) to verify the influence of energy-protein intake during hospitalization on muscular (i.e., cross-sectional area of the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles, muscle strength, functionality and level of independence) and clinical (i.e., length of hospital stay, hospital readmission and mortality) at the time of hospital discharge, 2 and 6 months after hospital discharge and; 3) to verify whether energy-protein intake during hospitalization is a significant predictor of loss of function and muscle mass, length of hospital stay, hospital readmission rate and mortality.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * both sex; * 65 years and older; * hospital stay less than 48 hours; Exclusion Criteria: * cancer in the last 5 years; * delirium; * cognitive deficit that impossibility the patient to read and sign the informed consent form; * neurological disease; * neurodegenerative muscular disease; * patients receive nutrition via enteral and parenteral routes.
Contact & Investigator
Hamilton Roschel, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06940284 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Atrophy, Muscular. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06940284 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06940284 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hars@usp.br for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06940284 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at São Paulo, Brazil.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06940284 clinical trial?
NCT06940284 is sponsored by University of Sao Paulo General Hospital. The principal investigator is Hamilton Roschel, PhD at University of Sao Paulo General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.