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

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Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100