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Geriatric Anorexia Study

NCT04858932 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 51

Last updated 2022-02-01

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Reduction in appetite and/or food intake among older individuals is referred to as anorexia of aging (AOA, also known as Geriatric Anorexia). AOA is linked with myriad comorbidities associated with aging, contributes significantly to adverse health consequences in old age, and has been used as a predictor of morbidity and mortality. The overall aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and burden of the proposed in-laboratory and out-of-laboratory assessments to study Geriatric Anorexia. This will be accomplished with the use of questionnaires as well as devices that evaluate movement, metabolism, body weight composition, glucose levels, and nutritional scale.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DEVICE

Continuous Glucose Monitor

a handheld reader and a wearable sensor placed on the back of the arm used to obtain glucose measurements

DEVICE

Wrist Actigraphy Device

a watch like wearable sensor

DEVICE

Food Weight Scale

a scale to measure food weight

DEVICE

Smart Body Weight Scale

a full body composition scale that provides fat and muscle mass, water retention, bone mass, and weight trends

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Boston University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kevin C Thomas, PhD, MBA · Principal Investigator, Boston University, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-04-27
Primary Completion
2021-12-15
Completion
2021-12-15

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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