Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:25 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:27 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06376266
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-04-19
First Post:
2024-01-04
Brief Title:
Assessment of the Intervention Effectiveness of Branched-chain Amino AcidsBCAA Combined With Medium-chain Fatty AcidMCFA Products in Sarcopenia Among Middle-aged and Elderly Individuals
Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Organization:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Aged and Elderly Individuals
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Taiwan entered an aging society in 2018 and is expected to transition into a super-aged society by 2025 With the increasing elderly population age-related diseases pose urgent challenges to modern society According to the Ministry of Health and Welfares National Health Statistics in 2018 the prevalence of sarcopenia in Taiwan among individuals aged 65 and older is 236 for males and 186 for females Sarcopenia characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass due to aging coupled with decreased muscle strength andor reduced physical performance poses a significant risk for disability decreased quality of life and increased mortality
Existing research indicates that appropriate nutrition and exercise can slow the onset of sarcopenia and even increase muscle mass to reverse its effects This study is an interventional clinical trial recruiting middle-aged and elderly patients with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia The intervention involves a combination of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglyceride products and the study aims to assess the effectiveness of this intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Existing research indicates that appropriate nutrition and exercise can slow the onset of sarcopenia and even increase muscle mass to reverse its effects This study is an interventional clinical trial recruiting middle-aged and elderly patients with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia The intervention involves a combination of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglyceride products and the study aims to assess the effectiveness of this intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Detailed Description:
Project Rationale
Taiwan entered an aging society in 2018 and is expected to transition into a super-aged society by 2025 With the increasing elderly population age-related diseases pose urgent challenges to modern society According to the Ministry of Health and Welfares National Health Statistics in 2018 the prevalence of sarcopenia in Taiwan among individuals aged 65 and older is 236 for males and 186 for females Sarcopenia characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass due to aging coupled with decreased muscle strength andor reduced physical performance poses a significant risk for disability decreased quality of life and increased mortality
Existing research indicates that appropriate nutrition and exercise can slow the onset of sarcopenia and even increase muscle mass to reverse its effects This study is an interventional clinical trial recruiting middle-aged and elderly patients with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia The intervention involves a combination of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglyceride products and the study aims to assess the effectiveness of this intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Project Objectives
Evaluate the effectiveness of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglyceride products as an intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Methods
The study cohort will be recruited from National Taiwan University Hospital targeting individuals aged 50 and above with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia Randomized double-blind allocation will divide participants into intervention and control groups with each group recruiting 40 subjects 80 participants in total The intervention group will receive a daily supplement of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglycerides while the control group will be given maltodextrin of the same packaging and quantity as a placebo
The study will assess various physiological parameters and functional fitness items conducting the same tests after an 8-week period to evaluate the effectiveness of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglyceride products for sarcopenia intervention in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Expected Outcomes
Confirmation of the efficacy of nutritional supplements primarily consisting of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglycerides in intervening in muscle loss and promoting daily life functionality in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Enhanced understanding of the etiology diagnosis and assessment methods of sarcopenia among participating staff
The study anticipates no patent or other commercial interests If there are any research developments they will be owned by National Taiwan University Hospital with potential applications such as publishing academic papers or technology transfer in the future
Taiwan entered an aging society in 2018 and is expected to transition into a super-aged society by 2025 With the increasing elderly population age-related diseases pose urgent challenges to modern society According to the Ministry of Health and Welfares National Health Statistics in 2018 the prevalence of sarcopenia in Taiwan among individuals aged 65 and older is 236 for males and 186 for females Sarcopenia characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass due to aging coupled with decreased muscle strength andor reduced physical performance poses a significant risk for disability decreased quality of life and increased mortality
Existing research indicates that appropriate nutrition and exercise can slow the onset of sarcopenia and even increase muscle mass to reverse its effects This study is an interventional clinical trial recruiting middle-aged and elderly patients with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia The intervention involves a combination of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglyceride products and the study aims to assess the effectiveness of this intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Project Objectives
Evaluate the effectiveness of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglyceride products as an intervention for sarcopenia in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Methods
The study cohort will be recruited from National Taiwan University Hospital targeting individuals aged 50 and above with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia Randomized double-blind allocation will divide participants into intervention and control groups with each group recruiting 40 subjects 80 participants in total The intervention group will receive a daily supplement of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglycerides while the control group will be given maltodextrin of the same packaging and quantity as a placebo
The study will assess various physiological parameters and functional fitness items conducting the same tests after an 8-week period to evaluate the effectiveness of branched-chain amino acids combined with medium-chain triglyceride products for sarcopenia intervention in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Expected Outcomes
Confirmation of the efficacy of nutritional supplements primarily consisting of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglycerides in intervening in muscle loss and promoting daily life functionality in middle-aged and elderly individuals
Enhanced understanding of the etiology diagnosis and assessment methods of sarcopenia among participating staff
The study anticipates no patent or other commercial interests If there are any research developments they will be owned by National Taiwan University Hospital with potential applications such as publishing academic papers or technology transfer in the future
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None