MALNUTRITION

This study is testing whether giving nutritional supplements to patients with severe limb ischemia (a serious leg circulation problem) before and after surgery can improve their health and recovery. Researchers will enroll 30 patients and measure changes in blood protein levels a…

This study is checking how safe a special IV nutrition formula called SMOFlipid is for preventing two problems in patients who need long-term IV feeding: liver damage and essential fatty acid deficiency. It will include 100 patients from 1 month old to adults who are expected to …

This study is checking if a fish oil-based IV nutrition product called Omegaven is safe for long-term use in children with liver damage caused by standard IV nutrition. It will follow 40 children under 18 who need this treatment for more than 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if t…

This study is testing whether providing nutritional support to older adults at risk of malnutrition when they leave the hospital can improve their recovery. The program aims to help 2,000 participants get better nutrition after discharge to see if it reduces hospital readmissions…

This study is testing a personalized version of a weight loss surgery called SADI-S. Surgeons will measure each patient's small intestine during the operation and adjust the procedure length based on their specific anatomy. The goal is to see if this tailored approach leads to be…

This study is exploring whether breath analysis, specifically measuring ammonia levels, can help detect malnutrition earlier than current methods. Researchers will compare breath samples from people with and without malnutrition, and some participants will test how breath changes…

This study is testing whether adding a low dose of digestive enzymes (pancrelipase) to a nutritional drink helps older, hospitalized patients absorb more nutrients. It aims to see if this combination improves the body's levels of important building blocks like amino acids and fat…

This study is testing whether early, personalized nutrition advice from a dietitian can help cancer patients receiving palliative chemotherapy. It aims to see if this support helps patients maintain their weight, improve their quality of life, better tolerate treatment, and poten…

This study is testing whether remote nutrition coaching helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plans and feel better. Researchers are comparing two approaches: basic written materials versus ongoing monthly coaching sessions. The goal is to see if more support leads to fe…

This study aims to measure how common malnutrition risk is in hospitalized patients across China, Europe, and the USA. It will also check if providing extra nutritional support to at-risk patients helps them recover better and is worth the cost. Researchers will survey 2000 patie…

This study aims to understand if changes in body composition (like muscle mass) can predict how well new medications work for people with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will follow 48 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting specifi…

This study aims to understand how a patient's nutritional status and body composition affect their treatment outcomes for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will observe 300 patients starting new medications or having surgery, measuring things like muscle mass an…

This study aims to understand how often depression and malnutrition occur in patients who develop infections after orthopedic surgery. Researchers will follow 300 patients for three years to track their mental health, nutrition, and recovery. The goal is to gather information tha…

This study aims to learn more about patients with type 2 diabetes who are also malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Researchers will observe 334 adults in Spain who have been prescribed a special high-calorie, high-protein nutritional drink designed for diabetes. Over six mon…