MALNUTRITION

This study tests four new ready-to-drink nutritional supplements in 100 adults who are malnourished or at risk. Participants take one of the supplements daily for 28 days alongside their usual diet. Researchers track how well people stick with the drink, their nutrient intake, an…

This study compares two weight-loss surgeries for people with severe obesity (BMI over 45). One is the standard duodenal switch, and the other is a simpler version called SADI. Researchers track weight loss, health improvements like diabetes and high blood pressure, and complicat…

This study tests whether giving a special nutrient mixture (Olimel N12) during hemodialysis can help prevent muscle loss and improve quality of life in people with end-stage kidney disease. About 166 patients will receive either the nutrient infusion or a simple glucose solution …

This study tests whether improved nutritional support, delivered through digital tools and personalized advice, can reduce malnutrition in cancer patients. Around 130 adults with gynecologic, colorectal, or lymphoma cancers will receive either standard dietary advice or enhanced …

This study tests a new ready-to-use nutritional supplement drink designed for people with dysphagia (swallowing problems). Over 28 days, 40 adults who need at least 250 calories per day from a milkshake-style supplement will take the drink daily. Researchers will check how well p…

This study observes 69 adults with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. Researchers want to find the best way to diagnose malnutrition using the GLIM criteria and other tools. The goal is to see which methods best predict declines in quality of life, muscle strength, a…

This study aimed to see if a 6-month nutrition plan could improve weight and strength in malnourished older adults compared to standard hospital care. It was designed for people aged 65 and older in Italian hospitals. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any particip…

This study looks at how the bacteria in a pregnant woman's gut (her microbiome) and her nutrition affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto throughout pregnancy and for a year after birth. They collect stool,…

This study follows 70 healthy infants from rural Pakistan over their first two years of life. Researchers will regularly test the babies' gut bacteria to see how it changes and whether it relates to their growth and nutrition. The goal is to understand why some children become ma…

This study follows 1,800 adults with reduced kidney function (not on dialysis) to see how nutrition and lifestyle affect their health. Researchers will track changes in kidney function, heart health, bone health, and thinking skills over time. The goal is to find better ways to m…

This study looks at whether giving extra amino acids to critically ill patients on breathing machines helps their bodies build more protein. Researchers will measure protein balance using special tracers. The goal is to understand how nutrition affects recovery in the ICU. About …