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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, 35000, France
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