U.S., March 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07443722) titled 'The Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on the Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Risk in Elderly Living Alone' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: This study aims to examine the effects of meal delivery services on the nutritional status and mobility of malnourished older adults living alone at a foundation in Taoyuan. Participants will continue their usual diet and consume a daily oral nutrition supplement (ONS) of their preferred type (instant powder with milk or soy milk), provided monthly by social workers for 12 months. Nutritional assessments will be conducted every three months, including the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), ant...