Changes in Circulatory I-FABP in Elderly Persons in Daily Life

University Medical Center Groningen34 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to detect changes in circulatory I-FABP values (50% increase) in elderly volunteers following the combination of moderate physical activity and a standard meal.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Malnutrition Intestinal Integrity Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein (IFABP)

Interventions

Walking testBEHAVIORAL

Walking test to increase cardiac output, maximum 12 minutes

Standard MealBEHAVIORAL

After the walking test, volunteers eat a standard warm meal

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 75 years or older (both sexes) 2. Participating in the Embrace project. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous gastrointestinal resections 2. Chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disease

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

50% increase of I-FABP in plasma.

Time frame: 2 hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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