New nutrition pathway aims to spot malnourished kids sooner in hospitals

NCT ID NCT06645639

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a step-by-step nutrition care plan called P-INPAC for children in the hospital. The goal is to see if training staff and using simple screening tools can help catch and manage malnutrition early. About 600 children across three hospitals will be involved, and researchers will check if the plan is practical and improves care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pediatric Integrated Nutrition Pathway for Acute Care (P-INPAC) - a structured nutrition care algorithm
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better nutrition screening and care for hospitalized children, reducing malnutrition and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits or be easily adopted in other hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Nutrition Disorders Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALNUTRITION, CHILD NUTRITION POOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster Children's Hospital

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
Ste-Justine UHC

Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

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