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Not Yet Recruiting NCT05637450

Fish Protein Supplementation and Sarcopenia Outcomes in Carehomes

Conditions: Sarcopenia

Sex: All

Ages: 50 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: 1

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 184

Sponsor: University of Ulster

Summary

The proposed study aims to investigate the effect of consuming 12.5g (twice daily) Blue Whiting Protein Hydrolysates (BWPH) daily for 6 weeks on whole body lean mass tissue and measures of muscle strength and functionality in older adults residing in residential care facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Individuals residing in a residential care facilityWilling to participate in the studyWithout major cognitive impairmentNot regularly taking protein supplementsNot at end-of-life stageExclusion Criteria:At end-of-life stage.Major cognitive impairmentExclusively receiving enteral or parenteral nutritionFood allergy or intolerance that would prevent consumption of the study supplement (e.g. fish)Currently taking any protein supplement

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