MalnutritionGLIMNCT07881003
Prevalence and Associated Factors of GLIM-Defined Malnutrition Among Hospitalized Older Adults
An observational study of Malnutrition, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
Background and Objective: Malnutrition is a common and serious health concern for older adults in the hospital. This study aims to understand how often malnutrition occurs in elderly inpatients and to look at the different factors that may be related to it. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Malnutrition
- How many people
- 1,237 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2020to 31 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: The study population comprised hospitalized patients aged 60 years or older who were admitted to the Department of Clinical Nutrition, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between October 2020and December 2020 Patients were consecutively enrolled if they met the following criteria: age ≥60 years, hospitalization duration ≥48 hours, and complete clinical data. Patients with severe cognitive impairment, acute critical illness, or incomplete data were excluded. All participants were assessed using the GLIM criteria for malnutrition diagnosis and NRS2002 for nutritional risk screening.
Who may be able to join
- Participants aged 60 years or older.
- A hospital stay of 24 to 48 hours.
- No surgical procedures performed within 24 hours post-admission.
- Provision of informed consent and willingness to participate.
Who cannot join
- Critically ill patients.
- Individuals with psychiatric disorders or memory impairments that hinder accurate responses.
- Inability to perform activities of daily living.
- Any other conditions deemed inappropriate for inclusion by the investigators.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Background and Objective:
Malnutrition is a common and serious health concern for older adults in the hospital. This study aims to understand how often malnutrition occurs in elderly inpatients and to look at the different factors that may be related to it. The goal is to help doctors better identify and care for older patients who are at risk of malnutrition.
Read more
Methods:
This study will look at older adults (aged 60 years and older) who are staying in the hospital. Participants will be assessed for their nutritional status using standard nutritional screening tools. The study will also collect general health information, such as age, body measurements, blood test results, and existing medical conditions. Researchers will then analyze this information to see which factors are most closely linked to the nutritional health of these patients.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition
- Medical subject headings
- Malnutrition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Malnourished Group | Well-nourished Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of GLIM-defined malnutrition
The proportion of hospitalized older adults diagnosed with malnutrition based on the GLIM criteria.
Measured: 2020.10-2020.12
Comparison of clinical and nutritional indicators
To compare differences in body composition (e.g., handgrip strength, BMI) and biochemical indicators (e.g., lymphocyte percentage, serum albumin) among patients with different nutritional statuses.
Measured: 2020.10-2020.12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2020
- Primary completion1 Dec 2020
- Study completion31 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MalnutritionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,237 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cao Wenting, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
- Investigators
- Huifang Huang, MD, Study director
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07881003
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KYLL-2026-050
- Acronym
- GLIM
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 19 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of GLIM-Defined Malnutrition Among Hospitalized Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07881003
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GLIM / KYLL-2026-050
- Conditions
- Malnutrition
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,237 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background and Objective:
Malnutrition is a common and serious health concern for older adults in the hospital. This study aims to understand how often malnutrition occurs in elderly inpatients and to look at the different factors that may be related to it. The goal is to help doctors better identify and care for older patients who are at risk of malnutrition.
Methods:
This study will look at older adults (aged 60 years and older) who are staying in the hospital. Participants will be assessed for their nutritional status using standard nutritional screening tools. The study will also collect general health information, such as age, body measurements, blood test results, and existing medical conditions. Researchers will then analyze this information to see which factors are most closely linked to the nutritional health of these patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Malnourished Group | – | –Well-nourished Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- The study population comprised hospitalized patients aged 60 years or older who were admitted to the Department of Clinical Nutrition, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between October 2020and December 2020 Patients were consecutively enrolled if they met the following criteria: age ≥60 years, hospitalization duration ≥48 hours, and complete clinical data. Patients with severe cognitive impairment, acute critical illness, or incomplete data were excluded. All participants were assessed using the GLIM criteria for malnutrition diagnosis and NRS2002 for nutritional risk screening.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants aged 60 years or older.
- A hospital stay of 24 to 48 hours.
- No surgical procedures performed within 24 hours post-admission.
- Provision of informed consent and willingness to participate.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Critically ill patients.
- Individuals with psychiatric disorders or memory impairments that hinder accurate responses.
- Inability to perform activities of daily living.
- Any other conditions deemed inappropriate for inclusion by the investigators.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of GLIM-defined malnutrition
Time frame: 2020.10-2020.12
The proportion of hospitalized older adults diagnosed with malnutrition based on the GLIM criteria.
Comparison of clinical and nutritional indicators
Time frame: 2020.10-2020.12
To compare differences in body composition (e.g., handgrip strength, BMI) and biochemical indicators (e.g., lymphocyte percentage, serum albumin) among patients with different nutritional statuses.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Oct 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Huifang Huang, MD study director
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Malnutrition, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of GLIM-defined malnutrition (time frame: 2020.10-2020.12). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Oct 2026.