Study on simplifying malnutrition screening for hospital patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at a simpler way to diagnose malnutrition in adults who have just been admitted to the hospital. If you are over 18 and were admitted to Tartu University Hospital in the last 3 days, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can and want to sign a consent form.
- You are a patient at Tartu University Hospital.
- You were admitted to the hospital less than 72 hours ago.
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not in isolation because of an infection.
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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