Zinc Supplementation and Infections in Older Medical Patients (NCT07367412) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Zinc Supplementation and Infections in Older Medical Patients
Denmark8,000 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of zinc supplementation once daily for 12 months in older acute medical patients. The main question it aims to answer is:
• Can daily zinc supplementation for 12 months increase Days Alive and Out of Hospital (DAOH)? Researchers will compare zinc supplementation to a control group, a group who do not receive zinc supplementation, to see if zinc supplementation can increase Days Alive and Out of Hospital, reduce antibiotic use, readmissions and mortality.
Participants will take 22 mg zinc supplementation once daily for 12 months or not.
The researchers will draw data on readmissions, antibiotic use and mortality during the 12 months follow-up period.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All medical patients aged ≥ 65 years assessed at the Medical Emergency Department, Herlev Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-supplementing with zinc at time of assessment (\> 10 mg zinc/day)
* Terminal illness (life expectancy \< 6 months, estimated by Clinical Frailty Scale ≥8)
* Patients receiving parenteral nutrition (partial or complete)
* Patients treated with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
* Patients know with known severe dementia
* Patients who do not understand Danish and patients with temporary civil person registration numbers (CPR)
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.