Food as medicine: study tests nutritional support to keep seniors out of hospital

NCT ID NCT06706661

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving older patients at risk of malnutrition a food package, protein drinks, and dietitian support after hospital discharge can reduce readmissions and improve health. Researchers will enroll 2,000 patients aged 50 and older who are discharged with a liaison team. The goal is to see if this simple nutritional care plan can lower mortality, boost quality of life, and help patients regain strength.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nutritional treatment (food package, protein drinks, dietitian counselling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help older patients recover better at home and avoid going back to the hospital.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. The results may show only modest benefits, and the approach may not work for everyone due to differences in patient needs or adherence.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MALNUTRITION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITING

Herlev, 2730, Denmark

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.