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Prevalence and Impact of Malnutrition in Hospitalised Patients


N/A
18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Cancer, Malnutrition

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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

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