New scale could help spot appetite loss in elderly turks

NCT ID NCT07147439

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Toros University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to translate and test a 7-question screening scale for appetite loss in older adults (65+) in Turkey, including those with memory problems. Researchers will check if the Turkish version is accurate and reliable by comparing it to other measures and tracking health outcomes over 3 months. The goal is to give doctors a simple tool to catch appetite loss early and prevent malnutrition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, reliable tool for doctors in Turkey to spot appetite loss early in older adults, helping prevent malnutrition and related health decline.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not perform as well in practice or may not be widely adopted. Results are specific to Turkish-speaking populations.

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ELDERLY (PEOPLE AGED 65 OR MORE) WITH OR WITHOUT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mersin Aid and Kindness Foundation Retirement Home, Mersin Sevgi Bağı Retirement Home, Private Mersin Bahar Retirement Home and Private Alya Elderly Care Center and Retirement Home.

Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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