Better nutrition recovery for trauma patients
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a special nutrition plan helps older adults recover better after a traumatic injury. It aims to improve healing by providing extra nutrition through food and drinks.
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Who can take part
- You are 45 years or older.
- You came to the emergency room because of a serious injury (like from a fall or accident).
- You are able to eat food by mouth.
- You had a CT scan as part of your regular care during this hospital stay.
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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