A Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Program in Hospitalized Malnourished Patients (NCT03679832) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
A Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Program in Hospitalized Malnourished Patients
Vietnam1,670 participantsStarted 2019-03-21
Plain-language summary
This study includes pre and post-Quality Improvement Program groups. A nutrition-focused Quality Improvement Program will be implemented to assess the health and economic outcomes in malnourished hospitalized patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject is at risk / malnourished, defined by an MST score ≥ 2 the first 24 hours post hospital admission
* Patients are admitted for the following diagnoses: Respiratory, Digestive Surgery, Cardiology, General Internal Medicine (including Endocrinology), and Gastrointestinal
* Patient is able to consume foods and beverages orally
* Patients with life expectancy ≥ 30 days
* Patient is literate and willing to voluntarily sign and date Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject has severe dementia or delirium and has no dedicated caregiver who could assure their compliance with QIP study requirements
* Subject has an eating disorder, history of significant neurological or psychiatric disorder, or other conditions that may interfere with study product consumption or compliance with study protocol procedures
* Subject is known to be allergic or intolerant to any ingredient found in the study products
* Subject is pregnant
* Subject is intubated, receiving tube feeding or parenteral nutrition
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Hospital Length of Stay
Timeframe: From Date of Admission until Date of Discharge or Death from any cause, assessed through follow up (30-day Post Discharge)