Assessment of Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients: a Quasi Study (NCT07473492) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients: a Quasi Study
300 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Malnutrition among hospitalized patients is a critical, yet often overlooked, public health issue associated with increased complications, longer hospital stays, higher mortality, and greater healthcare costs. In Iraq, factors such as dietary patterns, the burden of chronic diseases, and healthcare constraints may increase the risk of hospital-acquired malnutrition. Current standard care may not include systematic nutritional screening or protocol-driven support. This trial aims to test whether implementing an individualized nutritional support program can improve clinical outcomes for at-risk medical inpatients in Iraqi hospitals, building upon evidence from international studies
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: Adult patients aged $\\ge$ 18 years.Setting: Patients admitted to the Medicine, Surgery, or Neurology Intensive Care Unit (ICU) wards at Al-Basrah Teaching Hospital or Al-Fayhaa General Hospital.Duration of Stay: Patients who have been hospitalized for a minimum of 48 hours (to ensure a baseline for malnutrition screening and medication review).Clinical Conditions: Patients with various primary diagnoses, including specific subgroups with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Alzheimer's Disease.Informed Consent: Patients or their legal guardians (especially for those in the ICU or with cognitive impairment) who provide written or verbal informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Maternity/Obstetrics: Pregnant or lactating women, as nutritional requirements and physiological BMI changes differ from the general adult population.
Terminal Illness: Patients in end-of-life or palliative care where nutritional intervention is no longer a clinical goal.
Incomplete Records: Patients with missing medical or medication charts that prevent the accurate identification of Medication-Related Problems (MRPs).
Short Stay: Patients planned for discharge or transfer within less than 48 hours of admission.
Psychiatric Disorders: Patients with primary psychiatric diagnoses that may interfere with the ability to conduct nutritional assessments (unless a guardian is present).
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
1
oint Prevalence of Malnutrition using GLIM Criteria and NRS-2002
Timeframe: Within 48 hours of hospital admission
2
Point Prevalence of Malnutrition using GLIM Criteria , NRS2002
Timeframe: Within 48 hours of hospital admission.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07473492
SponsorAlFayhaa General Hospital
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Primary completion2026-08-01
Contact for this trial
mawj ali Principal Investigator, College of Pharmacy, University of Bas, BPharm