NCT02566590View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Preventing the Loss of Muscle and Function in Hospitalized Older Adults

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

20

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2015

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2016

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2016

Conditions
Muscular Atrophy
Interventions
DEVICE

NMES

device is used to stimulate muscle contraction in the legs of the patient. The intervention will be used 3 times a day during bed rest.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Protein

supplement will used to enhance muscle anabolism. The intervention will be provided 3 times a day during bed rest.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

non-protein placebo supplement

supplement will be used as a placebo to control participants. The supplement will be provided 3x a day during bed rest.

Trial Locations (1)

84108

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Utah

OTHER

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