MALNUTRITION

This study looked at whether teaching mothers about nutritious local foods can prevent malnutrition in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in northern Nigeria. 146 children aged 6 to 18 months with SCD took part. Community health workers gave mothers special nutrition advice,…

This study tested whether daily cassava root and sesame seed granules, along with nutrition education, could improve the nutritional health of adults with HIV. Sixty-four participants took part, receiving either the granules plus education or education alone for 16 weeks. The goa…

This study tested whether a supplement made from the buriti fruit could help improve nutrition in people aged 90 and older. Forty participants took either the buriti supplement or a multivitamin daily for three months. Those taking the buriti supplement gained more weight, had a …

This phase 3 trial tested whether giving a special nutritional supplement (immunonutrition) before and after surgery could reduce infections in 311 patients with head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three nutrition regimens. The main goal was to see…

This completed trial in Somalia tested whether giving families cash transfers, with or without extra nutrition education and additional cash, could prevent malnutrition in children and mothers. Over 3,300 families received monthly mobile cash for 6 months. Researchers measured wa…

This study looked at whether the ratio of urea to creatinine in urine can help identify malnutrition in intensive care patients with brain injury. Malnutrition is common in the ICU and raises the risk of infections. Researchers measured this ratio in 309 adults and tracked six ty…

This study followed 75 malnourished patients after they left the hospital to see what kind of care they received and how their nutrition changed. Researchers also interviewed some patients and caregivers to learn about their understanding of malnutrition. The goal is to improve s…

This study looked at 30 undernourished teens with anorexia, aged 11 to 17, to see how taking oral phosphorus supplements for 6 months changes a hormone called FGF23, which helps control phosphate and vitamin D levels. The goal was to understand the link between phosphorus intake …

This study looked at how common malnutrition and muscle loss are in older adults in and out of Italian hospitals. Researchers checked 303 people aged 65 and older to understand links with diet, lifestyle, and health. The goal is to find better ways to prevent and treat malnutriti…

This study looked at whether three blood proteins (pre-albumin, retinol binding protein, and transferrin) can help detect early malnutrition in people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy. Researchers tracked 60 patients to see if these proteins change…

This study looked at 330 older adults (65+) who had cancer surgery to see if low albumin levels before surgery led to more complications. Researchers compared patients with low albumin to those with normal levels, tracking problems like infections, hospital stay length, and ICU n…

This study checks whether a questionnaire called SCREEN can accurately find nutrition risk in older adults (55+) who have mild cognitive impairment or dementia and live at home or in retirement homes. Researchers will compare SCREEN results to a dietitian's assessment and test if…

This study tested whether home automation and remote monitoring can help elderly people (65+) with multiple chronic conditions live safely at home. Over 500 participants had their homes equipped with sensors that tracked health signs and sent alerts to doctors. The main goal was …

This study explored why some people with latent (inactive) tuberculosis (TB) are more likely to develop active TB. Researchers looked at 626 people in South India to see how malnutrition, diabetes, and worm infections might change the body's response to TB. Participants gave bloo…

This study looked at why some people infected with TB bacteria get sick while others don't. Researchers in India studied 120 household contacts of TB patients, comparing those who were malnourished or had parasitic worms. They provided food and deworming medication to see how the…

This study looked at whether giving extra nutrition through a vein in the arm (instead of a central line) helps people recover after colorectal surgery. 200 adults who had surgery for conditions like colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease took part. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether a special hospital team and computer alerts could help doctors and nurses follow best practices for caring for malnourished children. Over 1,400 children and hospital staff took part. The goal was to see if better adherence to guidelines would lead to…

This study tested whether having a dietitian help patients with lung disease order meals during a hospital stay could improve their nutrition and reduce the chance of being readmitted after discharge. 41 patients at nutritional risk took part. Researchers measured daily food inta…

This study looked at whether serving foods that are easier to chew and swallow can help older adults in care homes eat more and faster. About 1 in 10 older adults in the UK are malnourished, and care home residents are especially at risk. Thirty residents tried two different meal…

This completed study looked at 141 people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition made their recovery harder. Researchers checked stool samples for parasites and measured weight gain and treatment success. Some participants received nu…

This study followed 193 patients at high risk of malnutrition who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers tracked whether specialized nutritional care affected hospital readmission rates, emergency visits, and other health outcomes three months after discharge. Th…

This study looked at whether one-on-one nutrition counselling could improve the nutritional status and quality of life of people aged 60 and older in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. 210 older adults took part, receiving counselling based on health behavior models. The researchers measured c…

This completed study observed 206 children aged 1 to 5 in low-income communities in Colombia to assess malnutrition risk. Researchers measured height, weight, and diet, and also interviewed caregivers and health workers to understand local challenges. The goal is to gather inform…