Supplemental Egg Protein Intervention In Older Adults
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Healthy Studies, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 60 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/19/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| End Date: | August 31, 2018 |
Egg Protein Supplementation for Maintaining Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults
Older adults are at risk for developing sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, which
increased the risk of disabilities, falls, and loss of independence. Many older adults do not
consume enough protein each day to maintain their muscle mass and this study aims to
investigate if consumption daily egg white protein supplement can help maintain muscle mass
and functionality in community-dwelling older adults. Food insecure older adults that attend
congregate nutrition sites will be targeted.
increased the risk of disabilities, falls, and loss of independence. Many older adults do not
consume enough protein each day to maintain their muscle mass and this study aims to
investigate if consumption daily egg white protein supplement can help maintain muscle mass
and functionality in community-dwelling older adults. Food insecure older adults that attend
congregate nutrition sites will be targeted.
The study aims to evaluate the impact of egg white protein supplementation on muscle mass,
strength, and physical function in older adults with low muscle mass or function. Older
adults will be recruited from San Antonio, Texas, the least food secure metropolitan area for
older adults. The project will be conducted entirely at community locations such as
congregate meal sites, senior activity centers, and housing communities. Researchers will
conduct recruitment, distribution of supplements and pre and post assessments entirely at
these sites, which will alleviate the travel of participants to research sites and provide a
unique opportunity to assess this underserved population. One hundred older adults (≥60yrs
old) will be randomly assigned to consume a daily supplement of egg white protein or
isoenergetic carbohydrate for 6 months. Changes in skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and
physical function will be assessed.
strength, and physical function in older adults with low muscle mass or function. Older
adults will be recruited from San Antonio, Texas, the least food secure metropolitan area for
older adults. The project will be conducted entirely at community locations such as
congregate meal sites, senior activity centers, and housing communities. Researchers will
conduct recruitment, distribution of supplements and pre and post assessments entirely at
these sites, which will alleviate the travel of participants to research sites and provide a
unique opportunity to assess this underserved population. One hundred older adults (≥60yrs
old) will be randomly assigned to consume a daily supplement of egg white protein or
isoenergetic carbohydrate for 6 months. Changes in skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and
physical function will be assessed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 60 years or older, gait speed >0.8m/s OR hand grip below 20kg for women or below 30kg
for men
Exclusion Criteria:
- Over 300 pounds, kidney disease, has taken a protein supplement within the past 30
days, dementia/Alzheimer's, uncontrolled diabetes, wheelchair bound, vegan, allergic
to eggs, blind/legally blind, history of stroke/transient ischemic attack with a
Barthel score of 15 or lower, cannot read or write English or Spanish and don't have
someone to help them with forms/paperwork, not willing to take a supplement for 6
months or will not remain in the local area for the study period.
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