Plain-English translation of NCT06940284 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is tracking older adults who are newly admitted to the hospital to understand how much protein and calories they consume during their stay, and whether getting enough nutrition helps preserve muscle strength and function. Researchers will measure muscle size, strength, and your ability to do daily activities at discharge and again at 2 and 6 months after you leave the hospital. The goal is to learn whether good nutrition during hospitalization predicts better recovery and fewer readmissions.
Older adults often lose muscle mass and strength during hospitalization, which can lead to disability, longer hospital stays, and the need for readmission. This study aims to understand whether nutrition plays a key role in preventing this muscle loss and improving outcomes after discharge.
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You would be enrolled when you first arrive at the hospital and assessed for your nutrition intake and muscle strength. Your participation continues during your hospital stay, at the time you are discharged, and then at follow-up visits or assessments at 2 months and 6 months after leaving the hospital. The researchers will measure your muscle size and strength using ultrasound and simple tests, track what and how much you eat, and monitor your hospital outcomes like length of stay and any readmissions.
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Brazil
Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
May 2025
Primary completion
January 2026
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Age range
65 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2025.
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Central contact
Hamilton Roschel, PhD
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
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