Study reveals 1 in 10 hospital patients need artificial feeding

NCT ID NCT07620106

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how many hospitalized patients receive artificial nutrition (tube feeding or IV nutrition). Out of 578 patients, about 1 in 10 (9.7%) were getting this kind of support. The researchers checked whether the type and amount of nutrition matched each patient's medical needs. The goal was to understand current practices and help hospitals plan better for costs and supplies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hyperphagia Malnutrition

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Polyclinic University Hospital

    Bari, BA, 70124, Italy