What happens to malnourished patients after hospital discharge? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04244851

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 support for these patients after they go home.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help hospitals design better follow-up care for malnourished patients after they leave the hospital.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study with only 75 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rennes University Hospital

    Rennes, 35000, France