Can a simple quiz spot malnutrition in seniors with dementia?

NCT ID NCT04675229

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times

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 SCREEN works for seniors with memory challenges, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Heather Keller

    Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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 dementia, and results may not apply to all seniors.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

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