Supplemental Egg Protein Intervention in Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Sarcopenia, Aging

In brief

Older adults are at risk for developing sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, which increased the risk of disabilities, falls, and loss of independence. Many older adults do not consume enough protein each day to maintain their muscle mass and this study aims to investigate if consumption daily egg white protein supplement can help maintain muscle mass and functionality in community-dwelling older adults. Food insecure older adults that attend congregate nutrition sites will be targeted.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03530774

Run by

The University of Texas at San Antonio

People needed

54

Starts

2017-05-31

Expected to finish

2018-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-20

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 60 years or older, gait speed >0.8m/s OR hand grip below 20kg for women or below 30kg for men

You may not qualify if…

• Over 300 pounds, kidney disease, has taken a protein supplement within the past 30 days, dementia/Alzheimer's, uncontrolled diabetes, wheelchair bound, vegan, allergic to eggs, blind/legally blind, history of stroke/transient ischemic attack with a Barthel score of 15 or lower, cannot read or write English or Spanish and don't have someone to help them with forms/paperwork, not willing to take a supplement for 6 months or will not remain in the local area for the study period.

Where it is running

• University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States

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