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Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Palliative Care Patients

NCT06753708 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 132

Last updated 2025-07-08

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Summary

This study evaluates the nutritional status of palliative care patients receiving enteral tube feeding. It aims to assess their condition using nutritional screening tools, anthropometric measurements and biochemical data to improve standards of care, patient safety and outcomes. The study will take place at a state hospital palliative care clinic from November 2024 to March 2025, with a possible extension to June 2025.

Participants will be adults aged 18 years and older undergoing enteral tube feeding. Informed consent will be obtained, and data collection will include in-person interviews, patient questionnaires, food consumption records completed by family members, and biochemical data from medical records. Nutritional information will be analyzed using BeBIS software, and SPSS will be used for statistical analysis.

The study aims to create effective nutrition plans, improve clinical protocols, and improve healthcare outcomes. By addressing gaps in the literature, particularly regarding enteral tube feeding in palliative care, this research will benefit patients, families, healthcare providers, and institutions. Anticipated benefits include improved patient care, reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and cost savings to the healthcare system.

Conditions

  • Palliative Care
  • Tube Feeding

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Zehra M Celik · Marmara University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-25
Primary Completion
2025-05-30
Completion
2025-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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