The Effect of Megestrol Acetate on Oral Food and Fluid Intake in Nursing Home Residents: A Pilot Study

The results of this preliminary study suggest that Megace ®OS is not an effective nutritional intervention to increase oral intake under usual NH care conditions, which is often characterized by inadequate feeding assistance. However, Megace ®OS in combination with optimal mealtime feeding assistance does significantly increase oral intake in a frail NH sample at high risk for weight loss.