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Protein Shakes for Aging Recovery (GRIPS Trial)

Phase 1

Recruiting

Led By Elena Volpi, MD, PhD

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Aged 65 years or older.

Be older than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to 30 days after discharge

Awards & highlights

GRIPS Trial Summary

This trial will determine if protein shakes can help older adults recover from hospital stays and maintain physical function.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 65 or older who have been admitted to UTMB hospital for any acute medical condition. It's not suitable for those unable to consent, bed/wheelchair-bound before hospitalization, with severe kidney disease, high liver enzymes, active cancer, in palliative care/hospice, or already on a high-protein diet.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to see if nutritional supplements like whey protein and collagen can help seniors recover their physical function after a hospital stay. Participants will be randomly given either one of these proteins or a placebo to assess the effects on their recovery.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects from the protein supplements may include digestive discomfort such as bloating or gas. Those with lactose intolerance might experience more pronounced symptoms when taking whey protein.

GRIPS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 65 years old or older.

GRIPS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to 30 days after discharge

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline to 30 days after discharge

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 30 days after discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Physical Function

GRIPS Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Whey ProteinActive Control1 Intervention

30 g of whey protein twice daily during hospitalization and for 30 days after discharge

Group II: Collagen ProteinActive Control1 Intervention

30 g of collagen protein twice daily during hospitalization and for 30 days after discharge

Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

30 g of maltodextrin twice daily during hospitalization and for 30 days after discharge

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Medical Branch, GalvestonLead Sponsor

243 Previous Clinical Trials

56,511 Total Patients Enrolled

10 Trials studying Aging

718 Patients Enrolled for Aging

Dairy Management Inc.Industry Sponsor

20 Previous Clinical Trials

2,466 Total Patients Enrolled

Elena Volpi, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUTMB

6 Previous Clinical Trials

2,652 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Aging

288 Patients Enrolled for Aging

Media Library

Whey Protein Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03904615 — Phase 1

Aging Research Study Groups: Whey Protein, Collagen Protein, Placebo

Aging Clinical Trial 2023: Whey Protein Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03904615 — Phase 1

Whey Protein 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03904615 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?

Jennie Sealy Hospital

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?

Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have dealt with a number health issues from bone infection and replacement of left, being for over a year. Colon Cancer surgery and Chemo in 2022. And currently dealing with stage IV prostate cancer.

PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Geriatric Recovery Using Inpatient and Post-hospitalization Supplementation

2019. "Geriatric Recovery Using Inpatient and Post-hospitalization Supplementation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03904615.