Food intake and health in hospitalized elderly
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how much food older adults eat while in the hospital and whether that affects their muscles and recovery. It may help understand the role nutrition plays in staying strong during a hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have been in the hospital for less than 48 hours
- You do not have cancer that was treated or diagnosed in the last 5 years
- You do not have confusion or memory problems that make it hard to understand the study
- You do not have a brain or nerve disease (like Parkinson's or ALS)
- You are not getting nutrition through a tube or IV
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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