MiOA: Intervention: Community: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Bjorkman M, Suominen M, et al. 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effect of Protein Supplementation on Physical Performance in Older People With Sarcopenia-A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Authors:
Björkman M, Suominen M, Kautiainen H, Jyväkorpi S, Finne-Soveri H, Strandberg T, Pitkälä K, Tilvis R
Journal:
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
21
Issue:
2
Page numbers:
226-232.e1
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
75 years or older, living permanently at home in Porvoo, Finland; able to walk indoors independently (canes and walkers allowed); able to co-operate with hand grip, walking speed, and BIS measurements; low hand grip strength (men
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
To test the long-term effects of whey-enriched protein supplementation on muscle and physical performance.
Blinding efforts:
Double blind
Study Location:
Finland
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, Other
Please specify names of funders:
University of Helsinki, by a special governmental subsidy for health sciences research and training to Helsinki University Central Hospital
Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation
Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias Frimurarestiftelse