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Protein drinks boost strength in seniors leaving hospital

NCT ID NCT05556876

Symptom relief Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether drinking extra protein and energy drinks twice a day for 12 weeks could help older adults (65+) who are at nutritional risk and starting a rehabilitation plan after leaving the hospital. The goal was to see if it improved muscle strength, muscle mass, and quality of life. The study included 123 participants from two hospitals in Denmark.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

123 people

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Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged ≥ 65 years old * Independent stand function * Able to speak and understand Danish * At nutritional risk according to NRS-2002 * (Expected to be) discharged with a new rehabilitation plan * Admitted to the medical and orthopaedic departments of Gentofte or Herlev Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Active cancer * Renal insufficiency (eGFR \< 27 mL/min/1.73m2) * Cognitive impairment (not able to comprehend the purpose of the study/give informed consent) * Terminal disease * Exclusively receiving texture modified food, enteral or parenteral nutrition * Planning to lose weight/go on a special diet * Planned transfer to other hospitals/departments * Pacemaker/other implanted electrical stimulants (due to Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA) * Taking fish-oil supplements as a medical prescription due to hypertriglyceridemia * Taking fish-oil supplements for other reasons and do not wish to stop this during the study period

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Nutritional risk Oral nutritional supplements Rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

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  • Herlev and Gentofte hospital

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark

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