The Effects of Megestrol Acetate Suspension for Elderly Patients with Reduced Appetite After Hospitalization: A Phase II Randomized Clinical Trial

Objectives: To provide preliminary evidence on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of megestrol acetate for older persons with impaired appetite after hospitalization. Design: Randomized clinical trial. Setting: Acute care hospital. Participants: Forty‐seven older persons (mean age 83) who were rec...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) 2005-06, Vol.53 (6), p.970-975
Hauptverfasser:	Reuben, David B., Hirsch, Susan H., Zhou, Kefei, Greendale, Gail A.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Aged Aged, 80 and over Appetite - drug effects Appetite loss appetite stimulants Appetite Stimulants - administration & dosage Biological and medical sciences Clinical trials Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug dosages Drugs Elderly people Feeding and Eating Disorders - blood Feeding and Eating Disorders - drug therapy Female General aspects Hospital discharged Hospitalization hospitalized elderly Humans Hydrocortisone - blood Male Malnutrition Medical sciences megestrol Megestrol Acetate - administration & dosage Nutrition Assessment Older people Placebo effect Randomized controlled trials Serum Albumin - analysis Suspensions Treatment Treatment Outcome USA
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