Assessing malnutrition rates and risk factors in surgical ICU patients
Incidence Rate and Risk Factors of Malnutrition in Patients Admitted to Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This study looks at how common malnutrition is in patients in the surgical ICU and what factors might be causing it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Zagazig University Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagazig) |
| Trial ID | NCT06047054 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of malnutrition among patients admitted to the surgical Intensive Care Unit using the NUTRIC score. It will analyze various risk factors contributing to malnutrition, including the type of nutrition provided, caloric adequacy, and actual caloric intake. Laboratory investigations will be conducted twice weekly to gather comprehensive data on the patients' nutritional status.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients of both sexes who are being admitted to the surgical ICU.
Not a fit: Patients referred from other hospitals or ICUs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional management and outcomes for patients in the surgical ICU.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies assessing malnutrition in ICU settings, this specific approach using the NUTRIC score and focusing on surgical patients may provide novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients who will be admitted to surgical ICU. * Both sexes. Exclusion Criteria: * • Referral from another hospital or other ICU
Where this trial is running
Zagazig
- Faculty of Medicine - Zagazig University — Zagazig, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Naglaa Abdelhaleem, MD — Faculty of medicine, Zagazig University Hospitals
- Study coordinator: Ahmed Bahrawy, M.B.B. Ch
- Email: ahmedelbahrawy28@gmail.com
- Phone: 01202040703
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.