NCT05008705View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Protein Intake Plus Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Mass in Hospitalized Elderly

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 25, 2021

Primary Completion Date

November 1, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 1, 2025

Conditions
Atrophy, Muscular
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Protein supplementation

Patients will receive diary 2 doses of the protein supplement

DEVICE

Neuromuscular electrostimulation.

Patients will receive diary sessions of neuromuscular electrostimulation.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo (isocaloric supplement)

Patients will receive diary 2 doses of the isocaloric supplement

DEVICE

Sham for neuromuscular electrostimulation.

Patients will not receive neuromuscular electrostimulation.

Trial Locations (1)

05508-030

RECRUITING

University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

OTHER