Status:

UNKNOWN

Relationship Between Nutritional Status, Hand Grip Strength, and Fatigue in Hospitalized Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Brief Summary

As the proportion of the elderly population increases, so does the number of people suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM). Fatigue is common in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, and malnutrition ...

Detailed Description

Diabetes mellitus (DM)is increasing among the elderly population in Taiwan, and fatigue is a common troublesome symptom that likely impacts their quality of life and diabetes self-management. Malnutri...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • People who are aged 60 or above
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Conscious and agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion

  • People who have a cognitive impairment or unable to communicate
  • Unable to use the handgrip dynamometer with their dominant hand
  • Under active treatment for cancer.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 26 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 29 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06212778

Start Date

September 26 2023

End Date

February 29 2024

Last Update

January 19 2024

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National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan