Putting dietitians in charge of hospital nutrition: a recipe for shorter stays?

NCT ID NCT07730996

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether having clinical dietitians take the lead on nutrition care—rather than waiting for referrals—can help adult medical inpatients at risk of malnutrition. Researchers will compare a dietitian-driven model with usual care on three hospital wards, measuring length of stay, readmissions, nutritional intake, and quality of life. The study aims to see if this proactive approach improves outcomes and lowers costs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: a dietitian-driven nutritional care model where clinical dietitians lead screening, planning, and treatment on hospital wards
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could become a standard way to organize hospital nutrition care, potentially reducing hospital stays and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with a before-after design, so results may not apply to other hospitals. The model may not improve outcomes or could be harder to implement than expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hematologic disorder infectious disease kidney disorder lung disorder

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GASTROENTEROLOGY HAEMATOLOGIC DISEASE HOSPITALIZED ADULT PATIENTS INFECTIOUS DISEASES INPATIENT INTERNAL MEDICINE PATIENTS PULMONARY DISEASES RENAL DISEASES

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