Nutrition support for older patients after hospital discharge
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether offering nutritional help to older patients after they leave the hospital can improve their recovery. If you are at nutritional risk and can speak Danish or English, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 50 years or older.
- You must be at nutritional risk according to the NRS2002 screening tool.
- You must be able to read, hear, and understand Danish or English.
- You must be mentally able to understand the study (know time, place, and your own information).
- You must have been referred by the Liaison team.
- You cannot already be receiving tube feeding or special liquid nutrition.
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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