Effects of oral nutritional supplements compared to fortified foods on energy and protein intake in undernourished geriatric inpatients

ISRCTN ISRCTN04327195
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN04327195
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
24/09/2012
Registration date
03/10/2012
Last edited
09/11/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
The aim of this study is to find out whether energy-dense small-volume oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are more effective than fortified food at helping hospitalized elderly people reach their recommended energy and protein intakes.

Who can participate?
Geriatric inpatients who are undernourished or at risk of undernutrition.

What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to either receive energy-dense small-volume oral nutritional supplements or fortified foods.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Possible benefits are increased nutritional intake resulting in improved nutritional, functional and clinical outcomes.

Where is the study run from?
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Medical centre Leeuwarden (Netherlands)

When is study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2009 to May 2010

Who is funding the study?
Nutricia Netherlands BV and Danone Research, Centre for Specialised Nutrition (Netherlands)

Who is the main contact?
Dr DZB van Asselt

Contact information

Dr Dieneke van Asselt
Scientific

Department of Geriatric Medicine
Medical Centre Leeuwarden
Postbus 888
Leeuwarden
8901 BR
Netherlands

Study information

Study designParallel two arms randomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEffects of oral nutritional supplements compared to fortified foods on energy and protein intake in undernourished geriatric inpatients: a randomised controlled trial
Study objectivesIn between meals, energy dense, small volume oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are more effective than fortified food to reach recommended energy and protein intakes in hospitalized elderly.
Ethics approval(s)Regional Assessment Patient Research (Regionale Toetsingscommissie Patiengebonden Onderzoek) (RTPO), 12/10/2009, ref: TPO 648
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedMalnutrition
InterventionIntervention group: Energy dense, small volume oral nutritional supplements
Control group: fortified foods

Duration of intervention: during hospitalisation until discharge.
Intervention typeSupplement
Primary outcome measureNumber of patients achieving an extra intake of 450 kcal per day
Secondary outcome measures1. Recommended energy and protein intakes
2. Length of hospital stay
3. Antibiotic usage
Overall study start date01/11/2009
Completion date15/05/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupSenior
SexBoth
Target number of participants108
Key inclusion criteriaRisk of malnutrition (MNA-sf score 8-11) or malnutrition (MNA-sf score <7)
Key exclusion criteria1. Terminal illness
2. Expected death during hospitalization / palliation
3. Hospital stay shorter than 14 days
4. Incomplete patient files
5. Need for tube feeding
6. A nothing per mouth order
Date of first enrolment01/11/2009
Date of final enrolment15/05/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

Medical Centre Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden
8901 BR
Netherlands

Sponsor information

Medical Centre Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
Hospital/treatment centre

c/o Dieneke van Asselt
Department of Geriatric Medicine
Postbus 888
Leeuwarden
8901 BR
Netherlands

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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Nutricia Research Foundation
Private sector organisation / Trusts, charities, foundations (both public and private)
Location
Netherlands
Danone Research Centre for Specialised Nutrition
Private sector organisation / Other non-profit organizations
Alternative name(s)
Danone Research, Center for Specialised Nutrition, Center for Specialized Nutrition, Centre for Specialised Nutrition of Danone Research
Location
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan