Protein-Enriched Food Multi-Mix Impact on Nutritional Status of Community-Residing Older Adults (NCT07569809) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Protein-Enriched Food Multi-Mix Impact on Nutritional Status of Community-Residing Older Adults
Pakistan90 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
Malnutrition is a major health concern among older adults in Pakistan due to cultural, economic, and health barriers that limit proper nutrition. This study aims to develop a culturally appropriate, protein-enriched food multi-mix (FMM) using locally available cereals, legumes, and soybean meal to improve the nutritional status of older adults. The study includes both a cross-sectional survey to assess malnutrition prevalence and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the impact of the FMM intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
People aged 60 years and above
* Community-residing older adults
* Older adults without severe chronic diseases (e.g., end-stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, uncontrolled diabetes, and cancer)
* Older adults following a normal diet with no dietary restriction
* Able to eat themselves
* Willing to participate in the study
* Willing to follow the study protocol, including dietary intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
* Critically ill patients admitted to the hospital
* Older adults having medical conditions that require a restriction of protein-enriched foods
* Persons with a mental illness and disability
* People who are allergic to protein
* Older adults having malabsorption syndrome and swallowing problems
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
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Change in Nutritional Status
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention