Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Protein Supplement on Lean Body Mass in Patients With Pneumonia

Lead Sponsor:

Nordsjaellands Hospital

Conditions:

Community-acquired Pneumonia

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to reduce the patient's loss of lean body mass by protein supplementation during hospitalization and 60 days after hospital discharge. Also, the study aims to red...

Detailed Description

Infections are globally the biggest cause of mortality. In Denmark community acquired pneumonia is one of the most common causes for infections in patients. Mortality in pneumonia has been stable high...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia
  • \>60 years
  • Patients who are able to speak and understand Danish

Exclusion

  • Patients with hospitalized acquired pneumonia
  • Patients with septic shock
  • Patients with an active cancer and in cancer treatment
  • Patients in dialysis
  • ICU patients
  • Patients unable or unwilling to give informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 15 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03774953

Start Date

January 15 2019

End Date

June 30 2019

Last Update

September 13 2019

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Nordsjaellands hospital

Hillerød, Denmark

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