Clinical trials
Malnutrition clinical trials
Below are recruiting malnutrition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 116 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07752628Enrolling by invitation
F-60 safety trial for children with severe acute malnutrition
This trial tests a new food supplement (F-60) for children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition. It aims to see if F-60 is safe and can help children recover.
DhakaAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT03121404Recruiting
Study causes of poor nutrition in people with liver scarring
This study looks at why some people with cirrhosis (liver scarring) develop malnutrition, especially when blood flow is redirected during certain surgeries. It may help explain what contributes to low body weight and muscle so better treatments can be planned in the future.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT07417514Recruiting
Tolerance test of an oral nutrition supplement for kidney patients
This study tests how well kidney patients tolerate a new oral nutrition supplement taken by mouth or through a feeding tube. It aims to see if it is acceptable for daily use over 28 days.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06967220Enrolling by invitation
Inflammation's effect on muscle in hospitalized patients
This study tests whether inflammation affects muscle loss in older hospitalized patients who are malnourished. It could help find ways to protect muscle strength during a hospital stay.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT07282561Recruiting
Nutrition and virtual rehab for older adults with shoulder issues
This study tests whether a virtual reality shoulder exercise program combined with nutritional support helps older adults recover better after surgery. It focuses on people who are frail and have shoulder problems needing surgery.
Rome, RomeAges 60 years+ - NCT07378696Recruiting
Better Nursing Care Through Leadership and Change
This trial is looking at how to help nurses in leadership roles put evidence-based care into practice. If you are a nurse manager, registered nurse, practical nurse, or nurse director, you may be able to join.
TurkuAges 18 years+ - NCT07345832Recruiting
Volunteer-led lifestyle program for older adults with muscle loss
This study tests a volunteer-led program to improve muscle health in older adults with sarcopenia. It uses a mobile app to guide exercise and nutrition, and aims to see if this approach helps people regain strength.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07524907Recruiting
Nutrition supplement study for children with slow growth
This study tests whether a special nutrition supplement can help young children (ages 1–5) who are not growing as expected. Researchers will work with Children International centers in the study area to see if the supplement helps children grow taller and healthier.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1–5 - NCT07500376Recruiting
Nutrition and Muscle Health in Lung Cancer Surgery
This study looks at how nutrition and muscle health before lung cancer surgery can affect recovery. It tests whether checking these factors can help predict and improve outcomes after surgery.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07717255Recruiting
Testing dialysis adequacy and patient outcomes
This study measures how well a dialysis method called haemodiafiltration removes waste products from the blood, tracks how patients feel, and monitors sodium balance. It aims to improve treatment for people with kidney failure on dialysis.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT03152617Recruiting
Study on nutrition and mouth health risks after obesity treatment
This trial looks at risks like malnutrition, weak bones, and oral (mouth) health problems after obesity treatment. It may help improve follow-up care for people who receive specialist treatment or weight-loss surgery.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT03926949Recruiting
Pre-surgery IV nutrition for malnourished adults
This trial tests giving nutrition through an IV before surgery to help adults who are malnourished. It may improve how you do around the time of the operation and support recovery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07702916Enrolling by invitation
Hygiene and menstruation study for girls in Madagascar
This trial looks at how hygiene and menstrual health programs affect learning and emotional well-being. If you are a girl in the Kilonga 2 study, you may be asked to complete surveys and some tests, and possibly provide saliva or blood samples.
AntananarivoAges 11–21 - NCT04110613Recruiting
Early feeding after PEG tube placement in ICU patients
This trial tests whether starting tube feeds soon after a PEG tube is placed is safe and helpful for mechanically ventilated ICU patients. PEG is a feeding tube placed through the belly, and early feeding may support recovery if your stomach can handle it.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–100 - NCT04436965RecruitingPhase 3
Standard nutrition support for malnourished nasopharyngeal cancer patients
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving a standard nutrition plan can improve nutritional status and outcomes in people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer who are malnourished. It mainly checks whether nutrition support helps you tolerate treatment and do better over time.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT04502719Recruiting
Testing nutrition screening in people with liver cirrhosis
This study compares different ways of checking nutrition problems in people with liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors choose the best screening tool to spot risk earlier and guide care.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18–100 - NCT04627376Recruiting
Program to help prevent cancer-related weight and muscle loss
This trial tests a “multimodal” program meant to help people with cancer avoid developing cachexia, a condition that causes unwanted weight and muscle loss. It may help you stay stronger and maintain weight if you are not yet in advanced or rapidly worsening stages.
LimassolAges 18 years+ - NCT04721197Recruiting
Hens hatching hope for babies in Honduras
This study involves a “hens hatching hope” program for young children in Intibucá, Honduras to support early development. Your child may be able to join if they are healthy, the right age, and have no egg allergy.
Concepción, Intibucá DepartmentAges 6 months–2 years - NCT04926597Recruiting
Extra nutrition after hospital discharge for higher-risk patients
This study looks at whether continuing nutritional support after you leave the hospital can reduce death risk and help you recover better—like improving strength, frailty, and daily functioning. It targets people who are at higher risk of poor nutrition during/after their hospital stay.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06414200Recruiting
Nutrition care at home for kids after hospital discharge
This study looks at how children who start nutritional support (like special drinks or tube feeding) in the hospital continue it at home after discharge. It aims to improve nutritional care for children from newborns to 18 years old.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 1 week–18 years - NCT05242055Recruiting
Tracking and treating chronic kidney disease risk
This trial looks at how well an integrated program for identifying and treating people at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) can improve outcomes. It may help by catching problems earlier and guiding treatment sooner.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT05324475Recruiting
Nutritional supplement to support immunity and energy in older adults
This trial tests whether a safe nutrition supplement can help older adults with malnutrition maintain immune function and energy (mitochondrial function). It may support recovery during rehabilitation, but you must meet specific nutrition and health criteria.
Lausanne, SwitzerlandAges 75 years+ - NCT05519254RecruitingPhase 3
Lactoferrin and lysozyme for lasting diarrhea in young children
This trial tests whether a supplement (lactoferrin and lysozyme) can help children who have long-term effects after diarrhea. It’s designed for children ages 6 to 24 months and checks whether improving gut recovery can reduce ongoing problems.
Homa BayAges 6 months–2 years - NCT05836961Recruiting
Benazir Nashonuma program for pregnant women’s nutrition
This study compares pregnancy nutrition outcomes for women who are enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program versus women who are not. It may help show whether the program improves maternal and child nutritional health.
Dadu, SindhAges 18–49
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for malnutrition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 116 recruiting malnutrition studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a malnutrition trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a malnutrition trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.