Zinc supplements for infection prevention in older hospital patients
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving zinc supplements to older patients (65+) in the hospital can help prevent infections. It is for patients at Herlev Hospital who are not already taking high doses of zinc or receiving certain specialized treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are currently being seen at the Medical Emergency Department at Herlev Hospital
- You do not take more than 10 mg of zinc per day from supplements or multivitamins
- You are not terminally ill or expected to live less than 6 months
- You do not receive nutrition through a tube or IV
- You are not on dialysis and do not have severe dementia
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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