Can better nutrition keep rehab patients out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT07183098

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study followed 193 patients at high risk of malnutrition who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers tracked whether specialized nutritional care affected hospital readmission rates, emergency visits, and other health outcomes three months after discharge. The goal was to understand the clinical and economic impact of nutritional support in this vulnerable group.

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 research could show that specialized nutritional care reduces hospital readmissions and other healthcare use in malnourished rehab patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups.

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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.

MALNUTRITION REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi

Florence, 50143, Italy

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