Evaluating nutritional status in palliative care patients on tube feeding
Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Patients Hospitalized in the Palliative Care Unit and Receiving Tube Enteral Nutrition Support
Marmara University · NCT06753708
This study is trying to see how well tube feeding is meeting the nutritional needs of adults in palliative care to help improve their care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Marmara University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Istanbul, Maltepe and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06753708 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the nutritional status of adults in palliative care who are receiving enteral tube feeding. It employs nutritional screening tools, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical data to enhance care standards and patient outcomes. Data will be collected through interviews, questionnaires, and food consumption records, with analysis conducted using BeBIS software and SPSS for statistical evaluation. The goal is to develop effective nutrition plans and improve clinical protocols based on the findings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older receiving enteral tube feeding in a palliative care setting.
Not a fit: Patients who are hospitalized for less than 3 days or receiving parenteral nutrition support may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional support and better health outcomes for palliative care patients on tube feeding.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored nutritional assessments in palliative care, this specific approach focusing on tube feeding is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Being treated in the Palliative Care Clinic * Being fed with one of the tube enteral nutrition methods (only enteral/enteral + oral/enteral) Exclusion Criteria: * Having any limb amputation * Being hospitalized in the Palliative Care Clinic for less than 3 days * Receiving parenteral nutrition support
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Maltepe and 1 other locations
- Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences — Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (RECRUITING)
- Marmara University — Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zehra M Çelik, PhD
- Email: zcelik@marmara.edu.tr
- Phone: +905327070972
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.
Conditions: Palliative Care, Tube Feeding, Malnutrition, Nutritional Status