Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Texture Modified Diets on Dietary Intake and Appetite Responses in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Conditions:
Older Adults
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of equicaloric texture modified and regular meals that are either fortified with protein or not on dietary intake and satiety in older adults (65+) living in...
Detailed Description
* To investigate whether there are any differences in appetite responses following a texture modified meal compared to a standard meal. * To investigate whether protein-enriched versions of a texture ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged 65 years or over (no upper age limit);
- be within body mass index range (18.5-34.9kg/m2 );
- regularly consume 3 meals a day (breakfast by 11am, lunch and dinner);
- be able to accept test meals provided;
- be able to feed themselves;
- be able to give informed consent; i.e not lacking mental capacity;
- Have access to a kitchen, freezer and fridge.
- Have access to a telephone.
- understand English.
Exclusion
- Diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had it in the last 4 weeks.
- have any existing neurological or gastrointestinal condition;
- have Cancer;
- have no current chewing or swallowing difficulties (such as dysphagia);
- have no existing cognitive or psychiatric disorder;
- taking medications that can significantly affect taste changes, appetite or gastric emptying;
- be on a special or therapeutic diet;
- have any food allergies or intolerances that will be worsened with meals provided in the study;
- have a history of drug or alcohol misuse;
- smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 7 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 6 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04521374
Start Date
September 7 2020
End Date
September 6 2022
Last Update
October 21 2022
Active Locations (1)
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University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom