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Effect of Energy- and Protein-rich Foods on Physiological Functions and Quality of Life in Undernourished Patients

NCT01240031 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2010-11-15

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether individualised nutritional therapy comprised of appetising, energy- and protein-rich foods can have a positive effect on physiological function and quality of life of undernourished patients as compared to usual nutrition care.

Conditions

  • Malnutrition

Interventions

OTHER

Individualised nutritional therapy

Nutritional therapy as based on previous results of the project on patient meal experiences and preferences (note citations below) and comprising of: * Thorough sensory and nutrition assessment (questionnaire). * Nutrition plan adjusted daily according to the assessment. * Serving appetising, energy- and protein-dense meals, snacks and drinks.

OTHER

Usual nutrition care

Nutritional therapy according to current practice and general nutrition advice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arla Foods

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • The Danish Dairy Research Foundation, Denmark

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Copenhagen

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Janice M Sorensen, MSc · University of Copenhagen

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-04-30
Primary Completion
2010-12-31
Completion
2010-12-31

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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