Effectiveness of Protein Supplementation on Frailty Improvement, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Among Pre-Frail Elderly People
Frailty, Muscle Weakness, Physical Dependence
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Frailty focused on measuring Frailty, Protein Supplements, Elderlies, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pre-frail men or women aged 60 years and above (Fried criteria: score ≥1 but <3 out of 5). Willing to give informed consent to be randomized to either the protein supplement or control group Willing to follow the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Non or Frail elderlies (Fried criteria) Diagnosed with chronic diseases include: (heart-related disease, COPD, stroke, cancer, asthma, renal dysfunction, terminally ill), bedridden. Already involved or still participating in any health interventional studies. Participants who consume protein supplements Any sustained fracture (hip, vertebrata) in past six month, any surgery (hip, abdominal area) in past six month
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Protein Supplement group
control group
Participants will receive 30g of SUSTINEX Hydrolyzed Whey Protein supplement. The participants will be asked to add it to their soft food or their beverages to reach the goal of consuming 30g daily for 12 weeks (3months).
Receive no intervention- usual care, will receive the standard care of the clinic without supplemented with PS.