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Geriatric Anorexia Study 2.0 (GAS2)
Reduction in appetite and/or food intake among older individuals is referred to as anorexia of aging (AOA, also known as Geriatric Anorexia). AOA is linked with myriad comorbidities associated with aging, contributes significantly to adverse health consequences in old age, and has been used as a predictor of morbidity and mortality. The overall aim of this study is to compare feasibility of body weight, body fat, body composition and activity assessments in elderly subjects in long-term care (LTC), nursing home, or assisted living facilities. This will be accomplished through the use of questionnaires in addition to devices that evaluate movement, body composition, and body weight.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Boston University |
|---|---|
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 44 |
| Start date | Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Wed Sep 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Healthy
- Frailty
Interventions
- Wrist Actigraphy Device
- Smart Body Weight Scale
- Chair Scale
- Handheld Body Fat Percentage Device
- Bioelectric Impedance Analysis Scale
Countries
United States