Adding appetite stimulants to a nutritional drink for older adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding appetite stimulants to a high-energy or high-protein drink can help older adults who have trouble eating enough. It aims to find a way to improve nutrition and appetite.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You can drink a high-energy or high-protein nutritional drink as your doctor recommends
- You are willing to give your written consent
- You can avoid smoking during the study visits
- You can speak and read Dutch
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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