Impact of Creatine Monohydrate Micronized Supplementation With or Without Multicomponent Training in Older Adults. (CREAGED)

June 9, 2025 updated by: Fundacion Miguel Servet

The goal of this clinical trial is to study and evaluate whether a protocol of creatine supplementation, with or without multicomponent training, improves functional and cognitive capacity in individuals over 75 years old. The results of this study will further our understanding of creatine supplementation effects in the context of older patients and in combination with multicomponent training, thereby enhancing patient care strategies. Additionally, the goal is to improve the quality of life for the elderly and the efficiency of the healthcare system.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. Does creatine supplementation alone provide physical, functional and cognitive benefits to people over 75 years of age?
  2. Is creatine supplementation safe for people over 75 years old?

Researchers will compare creatine monohydrate supplementation with or without multicomponent training intervention to placebo supplementation with or without multicomponent training intervention to see if the creatine supplementation protocol leads to significant improvements in functional and cognitive outcomes. This comparison will help determine the effectiveness of the supplementation intervention in enhancing the overall well-being of elderly patients.

Participants will:

  • Engage in a structured multicomponent exercise program designed specifically for elderly patients. This program will include activities focused on strength training, balance exercises, and walking to improve mobility and reduce the risk of falls.
  • Attend supervised exercise sessions several times a week, allowing for individualized attention and adjustments based on each participants abilities and health status.
  • Be monitored for changes in functional capacity using standardized assessments, which will measure improvements in mobility, strength, and overall physical functioning.
  • Undergo cognitive assessments to evaluate any changes in cognitive status throughout the intervention and during follow-up periods after discharge.
  • Participate in surveys and interviews to assess their quality of life, including physical, emotional, and social well-being, before and after the intervention.
  • Attend follow-up assessments at designated intervals to track their progress and outcomes, ensuring that any long-term benefits of the exercise program are recognized and documented.

Inclusion criteria will focus on individuals aged over 75 years. Participants must be capable of communication and ambulation, either independently or with assistance.

  • Life expectancy ≥ 6 months.
  • Barthel Index > 60.

Exclusion criteria will ensure the safety and appropriateness of the intervention. Individuals who explicitly refuse to participate or cannot provide informed consent will be excluded. Additionally, those with a life expectancy of less than three months, terminal illnesses, or significant medical contraindications for exercise will not be eligible. Participants with moderate to severe neurocognitive disorders or disabilities that severely limit mobility will also be excluded to maintain the integrity of the intervention.

This clinical trial aims to recruit a total of 120 participants from the Geriatric Department or Primary Care, providing a comprehensive dataset to analyze the effectiveness and safety of the multicomponent exercise program. By examining the outcomes related to functional capacity, cognitive status, and quality of life, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the benefits of physical activity for elderly patients during hospitalization.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to study and evaluate whether a protocol of creatine supplementation, with or without multicomponent training, improves functional and cognitive capacity in individuals over 75 years old. The results of this study will further our understanding of creatine supplementation effects in the context of older patients and in combination with multicomponent training, thereby enhancing patient care strategies. Additionally, the goal is to improve the quality of life for the elderly and the efficiency of the healthcare system.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. Does creatine supplementation alone provide physical, functional and cognitive benefits to people over 75 years of age?
  2. Is creatine supplementation safe for people over 75 years old?
  3. Could the creatine supplementation does enhances benefits of multicomponent training exercise physical protocol?
  4. Is the creatine supplementation time of 5 weeks sufficient to observe measurable effects in this population?

Researchers will compare creatine monohydrate supplementation with or without multicomponent training intervention to placebo supplementation with or without multicomponent training intervention to see if the creatine supplementation protocol leads to significant improvements in functional and cognitive outcomes. This comparison will help determine the effectiveness of the supplementation intervention in enhancing the overall well-being of elderly patients.

Participants will:

  • Engage in a structured multicomponent exercise program designed specifically for elderly patients. This program will include activities focused on strength training, balance exercises, and walking to improve mobility and reduce the risk of falls. The exercises will be tailored to the individual capabilities of each participant, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
  • Attend supervised exercise sessions several times a week, allowing for individualized attention and adjustments based on each participants abilities and health status. These sessions will be conducted by trained physical therapists who specialize in geriatric care.
  • Be monitored for changes in functional capacity using standardized assessments, which will measure improvements in mobility, strength, and overall physical functioning. Assessments will include tools such as the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).
  • Undergo cognitive assessments to evaluate any changes in cognitive status throughout the intervention and during follow-up periods after discharge. Cognitive evaluations will include tests like the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
  • Participate in surveys and interviews to assess their quality of life, including physical, emotional, and social well-being, before and after the intervention. Quality of life will be measured using validated tools such as and the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D).
  • Attend follow-up assessments at designated intervals to track their progress and outcomes, ensuring that any middle-term benefits of the exercise program are recognized and documented. Follow-ups will occur at 5 weeks post-discharge.

Inclusion criteria will focus on individuals aged over 75 years. Participants must be capable of communication and ambulation, either independently or with assistance.

The inclusion criteria will focus on individuals aged over 75 years, also:

  • Able to ambulate with or without personal/technical assistance.
  • Life expectancy ≥ 6 months.
  • Barthel Index > 60.
  • Informed consent by patients, or legal representatives.

Exclusion criteria will ensure the safety and appropriateness of the intervention. Individuals who explicitly refuse to participate or cannot provide informed consent will be excluded. Additionally, those with a life expectancy of less than three months, terminal illnesses, or significant medical contraindications for exercise will not be eligible. Participants with moderate to severe neurocognitive disorders or disabilities that severely limit mobility will also be excluded to maintain the integrity of the intervention.

Sample Size and Recruitment: This clinical trial aims to recruit a total of 120 participants. Recruitment will be conducted through Geriatric Department or Primary Care, with potential participants identified by medical staff and referred to the research team. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants or their legal representatives prior to enrollment.

Data Collection and Analysis: Data will be collected at baseline, during the intervention, and at follow-up assessments. This will include demographic information, clinical history, baseline functional and cognitive assessments, and post-intervention evaluations. Statistical analyses will be performed to compare outcomes between the intervention and control groups, using appropriate methods to account for potential confounding factors.

Ethical Considerations: This study will adhere to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects. The protocol will be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at each participating center. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants, ensuring they understand the study purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits.

Expected Outcomes: The findings of this study may provide valuable insights into the impact of creatine monohydrate supplementation for elderly participants. By examining the outcomes related to functional capacity, cognitive status and quality of life, the study seeks to inform future guidelines and practices for improving the care of older adults. Additionally, the research may contribute to the understanding of how creatine supplementation can positively influence health at the molecular level, potentially leading to new therapeutic approaches for managing health in elderly populations.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

120

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Spain
    • Navarra
      • Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, 31008
        • Recruiting
        • Hospital Universitario de Navarra

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age: 75 years or older.
  • Able to ambulate with or without personal/technical assistance.
  • Life expectancy ≥ 6 months.
  • Barthel Index > 60.
  • Informed consent by patients, or legal representatives.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Global Deterioration Scale (GDS 6-7).
  • Intolerance or allergy foods or drugs.
  • Deglutition problems (Dx: dysphagia)
  • Any pathological or metabolic condition incompatible with physical exercise.
  • Creatine supplementation for less than 6 weeks.
  • Consumption of more than 200 mg of caffeine daily.
  • Supervised physical training.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Control group
Participants will recieved placebo supplementation without multicomponent training intervention.
Dietary supplement: Placebo Group
Participants will recieved placebo supplementation
Experimental: Creatine group
Participants will recieved micronized creatine monohydrate supplementation without multicomponent training intervention.
Dietary supplement: Creatine Group
Micronized creatine monohydrate supplementation.
Active Comparator: Control multicomponent training group
Participants will recieved placebo supplementation and multicomponent training intervention
Dietary supplement: Placebo Group
Participants will recieved placebo supplementation
Other: Multicomponent Training
Multicomponent physical exercise intervention
Experimental: Creatine multicomponent training group
Participants will recieved micronized creatine monohydrate supplementation and multicomponent training intervention.
Dietary supplement: Creatine Group
Micronized creatine monohydrate supplementation.
Other: Multicomponent Training
Multicomponent physical exercise intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Function
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB)
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Strength
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Maximus Repetition (RM)
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Cognition
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Cognition Test: MMSE.
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Muscle Status
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Muscle ultrasound.
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Security
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Anthropometrical Measurements
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks
Bioimpedance: PHASE ANGLE (PhA), Fat-Free Mass (FFM) and Muscle Mass (MM)
Through study completion, an average of 10 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fundacion Miguel Servet

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: NICOLAS Martinez-Velilla, PhD, Navarrabiomed-Fundación Miguel Servet-Hospital de Navarra

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 30, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

November 6, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 12, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2025

Last Verified

June 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CREAGED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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