Can a simple 15-Minute check predict survival for older cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT03035604

Summary

This study aims to find the best way to spot malnutrition in older adults with cancer. Researchers will test four different screening methods to see which one best predicts a patient's risk of dying or needing unplanned hospital care over the next year. The goal is to improve how doctors identify and manage this common but serious problem.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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