U.S., Oct. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07858942) titled 'Softer Meals That Impact the Life of the Elderly (SMILE) - Food Intake Study' on Sept. 10.
Brief Summary: Older adults with chewing or swallowing difficulties may require texture-modified diets to reduce the risk of choking and aspiration. However, conventional texture-modified meals may be less visually appealing and may have lower energy and protein content because of the liquid added during pureeing. These factors may reduce food intake and increase the risk of poor nutrition.
This study will evaluate whether visually appealing, texture-modified soft meals prepared from familiar Asian foods can improve food and nutrient intake am...