Clinical trials: Malnutrition
Wound Healing Disorder, Malnutrition
Prevalence of Wound Healing Disturbances in Geriatric Inpatients (WONDER Study)
In geriatric patients, there is a plethora of nutritional and illness-related parameters, resulting in a complex situation which hampers identification of risk factors.In the planned prospective study, the point and period…
- Trial name
- NCT03314350
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 517 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Malnutrition (Diagnosis), Nutrition Disorders
NRS 2002: Nutritional Screen in Cancer Patients
Diagnosing the nutritional status of cancer patients is extremely important. An appropriate nutritional status supports a better tolerance to the treatment. A working protocol is essential to start with Nutritional Screening.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition (Diagnosis), Nutrition Disorders, Nutrition Surveys, Scoring System
- Trial name
- NCT04137666
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer del Ecuador
Diarrhea, Cough
Asili Evaluation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The South Kivu province of DRC has experience continuous armed conflict over the last several decades; as a result, livelihoods and health metrics are uniformly poor.
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Cough, Fever, Malnutrition, Child
- Trial name
- NCT03536286
- Testing
- Encouragement
- Volunteers
- 9,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Malnutrition, Oral Nutritional Supplementation
Representations of Oral Nutritional Supplementation (ONS) in Hospitals : Gender differences_observational Study
Over 30% of hospitalized patients are malnourished. These figures range from 20% to 60% in geriatric units. Undernutrition results either from a decrease in energy intake, an increase in needs, an increase in losses or a…
- Trial name
- CNO_ALIMS (NCT03588169)
- Testing
- semi-structured interviews
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Pancreatic Cancer, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatic Cancer Malnutrition and Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency in the Course of Chemotherapy in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Malnutrition and cachexia are common in patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and have a significant influence on the tolerance and response to treatments.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- PAC-MAIN (NCT04112836)
- Where
- 8 sites in Italy, Romania and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Moscow Clinical Scientific Center
Aging, Polypharmacy
Biological Aging, Medication, Malnutrition and Inflammation Among Acutely Ill and Healthy Elderly.
In this study, the investigators will investigate and characterize acute medical patients in order to optimize patient courses in the acute care departments, especially with regard to polypharmacy and undernourishment.
- Conditions
- Aging, Polypharmacy, Malnutrition, Inflammation
- Trial name
- FAM-CPH (NCT03052192)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Cirrhosis, Food Preferences
Feeding Behavior and Taste Sensitivity Before and After Liver or Renal Transplantation
This study evaluates the influence of the taste sensitivity, of food preferences and of the reward system on the energetic balance before and after liver transplantation in cirrhotic patients and after kidney transplantation in…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Food Preferences, Taste Disorders, Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Trial name
- GREFFE (NCT02931812)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Non-interventional Study to Assess the Frequency of Cachexia in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to assess the frequency of cachexia and the management of cachexia and associated symptoms in a patient population with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- CacheMire (NCT02968979)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 539 people
- Sponsor
- Chugai Pharma France
HIV/AIDS, Hypertension
Evaluating the Impact of a Community Health Worker Program in Neno, Malawi
This protocol concerns the implementation and evaluation of an intervention designed to realign the existing cadre of Community Health Workers (CHW) in Neno District, Malawi to better support the care needs of the clients they…
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT03106727
- Testing
- Household model
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 122,395 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Partners in Health
Malnourishment
MORINGA; Delivering Nutrition and Economic Value to the People of Malawi
Lack of adequate nutrition is the single biggest contributor to child mortality. Malawi is amongst the countries most affected. In global feeding programmes several variations of fortified blended foods are used and imported into…
- Trial name
- NCT04092517
- Testing
- Control Corn Soya Diet, Test Corn Moringa Diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Malnutrition
Validation of the CONUT Software Tool for Screening Clinical Malnutrition in the University Hospital La Paz
Nutrition Department of University Hospital La Paz decided to implement some method of screening in our centre which allowed us to detect as many patients with malnutrition risk as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT04088825
- Testing
- CONUT screening system
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz
Poverty, Child Malnutrition
The Effect of a Cash Transfer Program and Preventive Nutrition Packages on Household Welfare and Child Nutritional Status in Mali
In the last two decades, cash transfer (CT) programs have emerged as a popular approach to long-term poverty alleviation. While the main goal of cash transfer programs is to reduce poverty, they also have the potential to improve…
- Trial name
- Jigisemejiri (NCT02858011)
- Testing
- Cash distribution during first 36 months, Accompanying information sessions on health, child nutrition, household economics and education during first 36 months, Preventive Nutrition Packages during last 12 months
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 4,320 people
- Sponsor
- International Food Policy Research Institute
Malnutrition, Diarrhea
Beneficial Bacteria to Prevent Malnutrition and Diarrhea in Pakistani Infants
This study will determine whether lactobacillus GG (LGG), a beneficial bacterium, when given in yogurt, will reduce growth faltering in babies living in a poor area of Pakistan who are being weaned from breastfeeding.
- Trial name
- NCT00118872
- Testing
- LGG yogurt
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Malnutrition
Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Kabiven® in Pediatric Patients 2 to 16 Years of Age
Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Kabiven compared to standard parenteral nutrition (PN) administered via central vein in pediatric patients (2 to 16 years of age) requiring PN to meet nutritional needs.
- Trial name
- NCT03481894
- Testing
- Kabiven®, Compounded standard parenteral nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Fresenius Kabi
Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity
Malnutrition In Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity Patients
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or 'wheat sensitivity' (NCWS) is included in the spectrum of gluten-related disorders. No data are available on the prevalence of low bone mass density (BMD) in NCWS.
- Trial name
- NCT02421796
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
Management of Children With Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Mali
The objectives of the study are to assess the impact of different dietary strategies for the management of children with MAM on: the children's continued participation in the nutritional rehabilitation program and their physical…
- Trial name
- Mali-MMAM (NCT01015950)
- Testing
- Plumpy'Sup, Local food supplement, Misola
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 1,260 people
- Sponsor
- Helen Keller International
Nutrition Poor, Micronutrient Deficiency
Role of Hazelnut Consumption in Improving Micronutrient Status in Older Adults
With advancing age, older adults are susceptible to vitamin and mineral deficiencies for a variety of reasons. Nutrient-dense food sources of vitamin E and other key vitamins and minerals, like hazelnuts, may offer a simple means…
- Conditions
- Nutrition Poor, Micronutrient Deficiency, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03485989
- Testing
- Hazelnuts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Usefulness of Protein-enriched Infant Formula in Pediatric Intensive Care.
A multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be performed in three hospitals. Patients meeting inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to one of three enteral feeding formula with different protein…
- Trial name
- NCT03901742
- Testing
- Protein-enriched nutrition, High Protein-enriched Nutrition, Standard Enteral Nutrition
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
Nutritional Deficiencies, Developmental Delay
Project Grow Smart: Intervention Trial of Multiple Micronutrients and Early Learning Among Infants in India
Project Grow Smart evaluates the impact fortification with multiple micronutrient powders (MNP) vs. placebo (one vitamin) on child development (primary outcome) and on micronutrient status, growth, and morbidity (secondary…
- Trial name
- GrowSmart (NCT01660958)
- Testing
- MNP, Early Learning
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 834 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Undernutrition
Early Child Development and Nutrition in Guatemala
Over 200 million children under the age of 5 years in low and middle-income countries do not reach their developmental potential, largely due to lack of adequate nutrients and lack of psychosocial stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT02302729
- Testing
- Micronutrients, Responsive feeding
- Where
- Guatemala
- Volunteers
- 1,730 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore