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Supplemental Egg Protein Intervention in Older Adults (SPRI)
Older adults are at risk for developing sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, which increased the risk of disabilities, falls, and loss of independence. Many older adults do not consume enough protein each day to maintain their muscle mass and this study aims to investigate if consumption daily egg white protein supplement can help maintain muscle mass and functionality in community-dwelling older adults. Food insecure older adults that attend congregate nutrition sites will be targeted.
Details
| Lead sponsor | The University of Texas at San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 54 |
| Start date | Wed May 31 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Fri Aug 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Aging
Interventions
- powdered egg white protein supplement
- maltodextrin supplement
Countries
United States