Pre-surgery IV nutrition for malnourished adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be found at screening to be at risk of malnutrition (CNST) and also considered malnourished on SGA B or C
- Have surgery that is not minor and not laparoscopic (keyhole surgery)
- Not be pregnant
- Not have severe overall illness (ASA class III to V)
- Not have diabetes, and not be planning only comfort/palliative treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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