Vitamin C deficiency in hospitalized adults: screening vs. usual care
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple checklist can help doctors spot vitamin C deficiency in hospitalized patients who have bleeding problems like bruising, nosebleeds, or blood in urine. It compares patients whose doctors relied on their usual judgment with patients whose doctors used a standard screening tool.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and currently in the hospital.
- You had a vitamin C test done during this hospital stay.
- You have had at least one type of bleeding, such as bruising, nosebleeds, blood in urine, or bleeding in your gut or brain.
- Your medical records are available and have enough information for the study.
- You are part of either the group screened using a special checklist or the group that was tested only when the doctor thought it was needed.
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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