Early detection of malnutrition in cancer and older patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a way to spot malnutrition early in cancer patients and older adults who are in the hospital. It aims to help doctors catch and treat nutrition problems sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and have a cancer diagnosis, or be 65 or older and staying in the hospital for at least 2 weeks.
- If you have cancer, your doctor must expect you to live for at least 3 more months.
- You must agree to take part in the study.
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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