Survey on malnutrition in hospitalized patients at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital

Evaluate the Prevalence of Undernutrition in Adult Patients Hospitalized on a Given Day at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (PSL) According to HAS Criteria in 2019 (if Age <70 Years) and 2021 (if Age ≥ 70 Years)

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06317402

This study is trying to find out how many hospitalized adults at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital are dealing with malnutrition by using a questionnaire and focus groups to gather information.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment385 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris, France)
Trial IDNCT06317402 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition among adult patients hospitalized at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital on a specific day. It utilizes a malnutrition questionnaire to gather data according to the criteria set by the High Authority for Health for different age groups. The study also incorporates focus groups to gain deeper insights into the management of malnutrition in this setting. The findings will help update the understanding of malnutrition prevalence since the last survey conducted in 2015.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 years and older who have been hospitalized for at least two days in selected departments of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital.

Not a fit: Patients in intensive care units, those at the end of life, or with communication barriers will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and treatment strategies for malnutrition in hospitalized patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a significant prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Hospitalized for at least 2 days in a Pitié Salpêtrière department of the 8 selected DMUs.
* Patient informed and not objecting to participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Be hospitalized in a PRM, SMR, radiotherapy or adult psychiatry department
* Be hospitalized in an intensive care or resuscitation unit of the 8 selected DMU
* Be at the end of life, as determined by the referring clinician
* Have a communication barrier preventing the collection of declarative data
* Pregnancy in progress; 6. Patient under guardianship.

Where this trial is running

Paris, France

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Malnutritionmalnutrition
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