Could better nutrition care transform recovery for older mental health patients?

NCT ID NCT07710456

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at the nutritional health of people aged 65 and older who are hospitalized with mental disorders. Researchers will assess conditions like malnutrition, frailty, and obesity, and use the findings to design a practical care pathway for nutritional support. The goal is to improve early detection and management of nutrition-related problems in this vulnerable group.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a standardized clinical pathway to prevent and manage malnutrition in older adults with mental disorders during hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly test any intervention. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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