New scale could help spot appetite loss in elderly turks
NCT ID NCT07147439
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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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The data collection process of the research will be carried out in four different nursing homes in Mersin province, namely 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. The interviews will be conducted in an atmosphere suitable for the participants to express themselves in a comfortable and safe environment. In addition, within the framework of ethical rules, the participants will be included in the research on a voluntary basis and the confidentiality of their information will be protected. The collected data will be analyzed in line with the purpose of the research and the results will be evaluated.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly over 65 years, with or without cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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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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