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
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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
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Locations
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Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, 35000, France