The effects of testosterone and a nutritional supplement on hospital admissions in under-nourished, older people. [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ian Chapman (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Peter Hunter ,  A/Pr Vasi Naganathan ,  Ms Kylie Lange ,  Prof Jonathan Karnon
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Brief description Weight loss and undernutrition in older people are assocated with poor outcomes including increased rates of hospital admissions and death. In a pilot study of 49 undernourished older, community dwelling people we found that daily treatment for one year with a combination of testosterone tablets and a nutritional supplement produced a significant reduction in hospitalisations. We propose a larger, multicentre study to explore and hopefully confirm this exciting, potentiallly important finding.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,054,231.28

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant