Can a simple quiz spot malnutrition in seniors with dementia?

NCT ID NCT04675229

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Waterloo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study checks whether a questionnaire called SCREEN can accurately find nutrition risk in older adults (55+) who have mild cognitive impairment or dementia and live at home or in retirement homes. Researchers will compare SCREEN results to a dietitian's assessment and test if the tool gives consistent answers when repeated. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use tool can help catch malnutrition early in vulnerable seniors.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a reliable way to identify nutrition risk in seniors with memory problems, helping caregivers and doctors intervene early.
What could go wrong: This is an observational validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not work as well in people with more advanced dementia, and results may not apply to all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA MALNUTRITION NUTRITION POOR

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Locations

Heather Keller

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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