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APPETITE: Plant Protein and Exercise Solutions for the Prevention of Undernutrition in Older Adults.
Sponsor: University College Dublin
Summary
The APPETITE Trial aims to investigate the efficacy of innovative plant protein fibre (PPF) products (developed in a previous workpackage) as part of a personalised diet with/out physical activity on appetite and incidence of undernutrition in older persons from three European countries at high risk of undernutrition.
Official title: Innovative PlAnt Protein Fibre and Physical Activity Solutions to Address Poor AppEtite and PrevenT UndernutrITion in OldEr Adults (APPETITE)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2022-09-22
Completion Date
2025-09
Last Updated
2024-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Physical activity intervention
The 12 week intervention will involve 2 weekly group exercise sessions incorporating strength and balance exercises, along with home-based exercise focused on increasing time spent walking.
Personalised nutrition intervention
Two Plant-based Protein and Fibre (PPF) product products have been selected from six initially developed, with best amino acid blend, taste, and bioavailability. Participants will be provided with the PPFs to consume daily as part of a personalised diet over 12 weeks.
Locations (3)
FAU
Nuremberg, Germany
School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
UNIPD
Padova, Italy