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Screening for Malnutrition and Obesity in Patients With COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Led by HAN University of Applied Sciences · Updated on 2024-11-08
2000
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Lead Sponsor
A
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how overweight, obesity, and malnutrition influence the outcomes of COVID-19 and other diseases such as cancer. These conditions often occur together and may worsen health results, but the exact mechanisms are not well understood. The study aims to identify key factors linked to worse disease outcomes by reviewing existing literature and analyzing large datasets involving over 150,000 participants. The project includes evaluating the nutritional status and dietary treatments of patients with COVID-19 in primary care. It involves a clinical study to develop a simple screening tool for detecting the coexistence of malnutrition and overweight or obesity in everyday medical practice. The study includes patients who are overweight with a BMI of 25 or higher and are 18 years or older. Participants will be observed and assessed for malnutrition over a nine-month period. Data collection involves reviewing nutritional status and health outcomes related to COVID-19 and cancer. The study also assesses various parameters to understand their impact on disease progression. The findings aim to improve screening and treatment strategies for patients facing both overweight and malnutrition.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Screening for Malnutrition in Obese Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m8 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
- Physically or mentally unable to participate
- Severe cognitive disorder or severe emotional instability as assessed by a nurse or physician
- Insufficient proficiency in Dutch to communicate without help
- Currently residing in a nursing or care home
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 9 months
Participants with overweight or obesity are observed to evaluate nutritional status and the influence on disease outcomes.
Visits as scheduled by primary care providers
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
OLVG
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2
Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei
Ede, Netherlands
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3
ErasmusMC
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Research Team
M
Marian A de van der Schueren, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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