MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Bonnefoy M, Cornu C, Normand S, et al. 2003
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The effects of exercise and protein-energy supplements on body composition and muscle function in frail elderly individuals: a long-term controlled randomised study.
Authors:
Bonnefoy M, Cornu C, Normand S, Boutitie F, Bugnard F, Rahmani A, Lacour J, Laville M
Journal:
The British Journal of Nutrition
Year of publication:
2003
Volume:
89
Issue:
5
Page numbers:
731-739
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Recruited from retirement homes in Lyon, France; written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Uncontrolled or rapidly evolving diseases; dementia; type 1 diabetes; severe renal insufficiency (blood creatinine >200 mol/l); functional handicap preventing exercising; long-term corticosteroid therapy with receipt of vitamin supplements before the study; age <72 years.
Research Purpose:
The aims of our study were: (1) to demonstrate in frail elderly individuals over a long period of 9 months the feasibility of a combined intervention using protein – energy oral supplementation together with an acceptable progressive exercise program without heavy material that could be extended to a large population; (2) to assess its efficacy on body composition and muscle power.
Blinding efforts:
Participants receiving nutritional supplementation were blinded to treatment assignment. Liquid and placebo supplements were provided in identical packaging in similar flavors.
Study Location:
Lyon, France
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, Industry
Please specify names of funders:
INSERM (similar to NIH); le Ministere de l' Agriculture et de la Recherche (Programme Aliments Demain); Laboratoire Diepal (provided supplements)