Trial Information
Prevalence and Impact of Malnutrition in Hospitalised Patients
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients suffering from cancer.
- Patients who have signed a written Informed Consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
- Patients with neuromuscular disease or hemiplegia.
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
Prevalence of malnutrition
Outcome Description:
Phase angle (bioelectrical impedance analysis) Nutritional status(SGA), muscle function (grip strength)
Outcome Time Frame:
1 day
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Matthias Pirlich, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Authority:
Germany: Ethics Commission
Study ID:
Onco400
NCT ID:
NCT01120483
Start Date:
December 2006
Completion Date:
June 2007
Related Keywords:
- Cancer
- Malnutrition
- mortality
- functional status
- Malnutrition