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

NCT ID NCT06706661

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

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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

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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.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 2,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Prescription of the Liaison team At nutritional risk according to NRS2002 Age 50+ Can read, hear and understand Danish or English Cognitive able to participate in the study, based on whether they are informed in time, place and own data Exclusion Criteria: Receives enteral or parenteral nutrition Following a special diet including texture modified food and drinks Short life expectancy Not deemed eligible by the project staff

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Malnutrition

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark

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