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Hidden hunger: how poor nutrition slows healing in elderly fracture patients

NCT ID NCT07582575

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Klinik Tu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how malnutrition affects recovery in older adults (70+) who had broken bones like hips or shoulders. Researchers checked how common malnutrition was, tested different screening tools, and studied whether protein-rich diets helped improve outcomes. The goal was to find better ways to prevent and treat malnutrition to help patients heal faster and return to independent living.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

218 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

70 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Patients aged ≥70 years * Acute fractures of the proximal humerus, vertebral body, pelvis, acetabulum, proximal femur, or periprosthetic fractures of the lower extremity * Admission for acute fracture management * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion criteria: * Age \<70 years * Dementia or relevant cognitive impairment precluding informed consent * Progressive malignancy * Palliative treatment goals * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

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Conditions

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nutritional deficiency disease

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Malnutitrion

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tuebingen

    Tübingen, 72076, Germany

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