CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Oral Nutritional Supplements to Older Patients Discharged With a Rehabilitation Plan

Denmark123 participantsStarted 2023-12-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an extra intake of energy and protein in the form of nutritional drinks twice a day for 12 weeks can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, quality of life and the implementation of rehabilitation in elderly patients at nutritional risk who are discharged to municipal rehabilitation

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged ≥ 65 years old * Independent stand function * Able to speak and understand Danish * At nutritional risk according to NRS-2002 * (Expected to be) discharged with a new rehabilitation plan * Admitted to the medical and orthopaedic departments of Gentofte or Herlev Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Active cancer * Renal insufficiency (eGFR \< 27 mL/min/1.73m2) * Cognitive impairment (not able to comprehend the purpose of the study/give informed consent) * Terminal disease * Exclusively receiving texture modified food, enteral or parenteral nutrition * Planning to lose weight/go on a special diet * Planned transfer to other hospitals/departments * Pacemaker/other implanted electrical stimulants (due to Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA) * Taking fish-oil supplements as a medical prescription due to hypertriglyceridemia * Taking fish-oil supplements for other reasons and do not wish to stop this during the study period

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Leg Muscle strength

Timeframe: change from baseline to 12 weeks follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05556876

SponsorHerlev and Gentofte Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

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