New nutrition pathway aims to spot malnourished kids sooner in hospitals
NCT ID NCT06645639
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
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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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Locations
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McMaster Children's Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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Ste-Justine UHC
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada