Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Energy- and Protein-rich Foods on Physiological Functions and Quality of Life in Undernourished Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborating Sponsors:
Arla Foods
The Danish Dairy Research Foundation, Denmark
Conditions:
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether individualised nutritional therapy comprised of appetising, energy- and protein-rich foods can have a positive effect on physiological function and qu...
Detailed Description
Undernutrition and insufficent dietary intake in hospitalised patients is a widespread problem. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, worsened physiological function and quality of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Nutritional risk as per Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002)
- Hospital admited at Rigshospitalets (various medical departments)
- Expect length of stay \>= 5 days
- Informed consent to participate
Exclusion
- Dementia or other psychiatric condition resulting in an inability to give informed consent and to understand study materials.
- Inability to fairly perform the functional measurements (i.e., handgrip strength, reaction time) due to a hand, wrist, arm, shoulder injury or condition.
- Enteral or parenteral nutrition as primary nutritional therapy.
- Previous participation in the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01240031
Start Date
April 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
November 15 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100