Malnutrition in Gastroenterology Patients

Charite University, Berlin, Germany1 site in 1 countryMarch 2004

ConditionsMalnutrition

DrugsFresubin protein energy Drink (CAVE! nutritional intervention)

Overview

Phase: Phase 4
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Malnutrition
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Locations: 1
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 15 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

Background: Malnutrition is frequently occurring in sick patients and is associated with a higher morbidity and mortality. Muscle dysfunction is a common finding in malnutrition which leads to a reduced functional status and quality of life.

Specific aims: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a three month nutritional intervention with oral supplements on nutritional status, muscle function and quality of life.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 2004

End Date

December 2008

Last Updated

15 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel