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Effect of a Novel Protein Ingredient Combined With Oral Nutritional Supplement on Appetite in Older Adults
Sponsor: University College Dublin
Summary
Reduced appetite can occur with ageing and is linked to a higher risk of undernutrition, poorer physical function and becoming frail. Strategies to increase appetite are needed to improve healthy ageing. This study follows on from previous work which has found a novel ingredient in whey protein (derived from whole milk) that may help to increase appetite and energy intake. This study will compare the effects of the ingredient added to an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) versus the ONS alone versus the ingredient dissolved in water on appetite in older adults. By studying this nutrition supplement in older adults, this will help to provide greater information on possible nutrition strategies to improve healthy ageing.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 120 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
17
Start Date
2023-12-02
Completion Date
2024-06-29
Last Updated
2024-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Oral Nutritional Supplement
Commercially available Oral Nutritional Supplement alone consumed 90 minutes prior to an ad libitum breakfast
Oral Nutritional Supplement + Whey Protein Hydrolysate
Whey Protein Hydrolysate dissolved in an Oral Nutritional Supplement consumed 90 minutes prior to an ad libitum breakfast
Whey Protein Hydrolysate + still water
Whey Protein Hydrolysate dissolved in still water consumed 90 minutes prior to an ad libitum breakfast
Locations (1)
University College Dublin
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland