MiOA: Intervention: Community: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Assantachai P, Jirapinyo P, et al, 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The benefits of a novel chicken-based oral nutritional supplement for older adults: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Assantachai P, Jirapinyo P, Densupsoontorn N, Intalapaporn S, Chatthanawaree W, Muangpaisan W, Chalermsri C, Suraarunsumrit P, Wongviriyawong T, Pengsorn N, Jongsawadipatana A, Pisalsarakij D, Udompunturak S
Journal:
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
29
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
743-750
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 70 years or more; no severe cognitive impairment; BMI less than 23 kg/m2; estimated GFR 60 mL/min or higher; ability to stand upright; not having a cardiac pacemaker since BIA was used in all subjects to assess body composition.
Exclusion Criteria:
Hyperuricemia; gout; already on ONS or nasogastric tube feeding; taking antiresorptive drugs, and/or taking any drug, hormone, or herb that interferes with muscle mass, muscle strength, and/or bone metabolism.
Research Purpose:
To investigate the efficacy, clinical safety, and tolerability of a chicken-based ONS designed to meet the needs of undernourished older adults who may have lactose intolerance.
Blinding efforts:
Double-blind -all subjects and investigators were blind to the type of intervention throughout the study.
Study Location:
Thailand
Source(s) of Funding:
Other
Please specify names of funders:
This study was partially funded by a grant from Prof. Emeritus Pairoj Oonsombat, MD, who set up the research funding in Department of Preventive and Social Medicine