Survey on nutritional risk and malnutrition in hospitalized patients

1. Prevalence of Nutritional Risk-undernutrition-support in China-Euro-USA. 2. Impact of Nutrition Support on Outcome for Patient at Risk. 3. Impact of Nutrition Support on Outcome,Cost/Effectiveness for Patient at Risk.

Observational Peking Union Medical College · NCT00289380

This study looks at how many hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition and how it affects their recovery and hospital costs.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Academic / other
Locations15 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 14 other locations)
Trial IDNCT00289380 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of nutritional risk and malnutrition among hospitalized patients in large and medium-sized hospitals across China, Europe, and the USA. Utilizing the Nutrition Risk Screening (NRS) tool, the study will evaluate the current status of nutritional support and its impact on clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The research is backed by ethical approvals from prominent institutions, including Peking Union Medical College and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and seeks to provide valuable insights into the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients who are admitted overnight and meet the specific diagnostic criteria outlined in the study protocol.

Not a fit: Patients admitted from the emergency department or those who have undergone surgery prior to the second morning of hospitalization may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional support strategies for hospitalized patients, enhancing their clinical outcomes and overall health.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of nutritional support in patients at nutritional risk, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients be in hospital overnight
* diagnoses according to the protocol of cohort study for cost effectiveness

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients admitting from emergency department
* patients who undergone operation before second morning of hospitalization
* patients who dose not give Informed Consents

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 14 other locations

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 MalnutritionNutritional RiskNutritional Risk ScreeningOverweightObesityClinical nutritional supportClinical outcomeCost effectiveness
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.