Status:
COMPLETED
Assessment of Dietary Protein Needs of Older Women
Lead Sponsor:
Purdue University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Conditions:
Protein-energy; Imbalance
Eligibility:
FEMALE
80+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate dietary protein requirements in elderly women aged 80 years and older using the indicator amino acid oxidation technique. Hypothesis to be tested: Protein req...
Detailed Description
There is currently considerable debate regarding the accuracy of the estimated average requirement (EAR) and the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for older people. Very limited data obtained from o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female
- Age range: 80 yrs and older
- Body mass index between 22-30
- Weight stable 4.5 kg weight gain or loss within the last 6 month
- Non-smoking within the last 6 month
- Ambulatory
- Clinically normal blood profiles within 10% of clinical normalc.
- No diseases or not taking medications known to influence protein or energy metabolism,
- Willingness and ability to consume food provided and not allergic to phenylalanine
- Continent, strong bladder control
Exclusion
- Male,
- Gained or lost more than 4.5 kg of body weight within the last 6 months,
- Non-ambulatory (i.e. bedridden, wheel-chair bound),
- Clinically abnormal blood profiles as identified by our study physician, Arthur Rosen, MD
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01193946
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
January 17 2013
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907