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Early Detection of Malnutrition in Oncology Patients and Elderly Patients

Early Detection of Malnutrition in Oncology Patients and People Over 65 Years of Age


Sponsor

Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

Aug 29, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The project is a national, prospective, multicenter, non-interventional pilot project of malnutrition screening in the Czech Republic. The main goal of the project is to methodically prepare, implement and evaluate a pilot project that will verify the suitability of the proposed procedure for the early detection of malnutrition in oncology patients and hospitalised patients patients 65 years of age and older, as this has a significant effect on the quality of life and the effectiveness of the services provided oncological treatment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, Blood test, and others for people with malnutrition. The study is currently recruiting participants at 9 locations.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBlood test

Albumin, C-Reactive Protein, Cholesterol, Urea, Creatinine, Vitamin D

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Total Impedance, Segmental Muscle Analysis, Segmental Fat Analysis, Absolute Muscle Mass Value, Muscle Mass Index, Total Body Fat Percentage, Total Body Water, Phase Angle Measurement

OTHERNutritional Risk Assessment Questionnaire

Fill in the Questionnaire of the Working Group on Nutritional Care in Oncology and get nutrition risk score. The objective data includes weight loss in 6 months, current BMI and food tolerance, and oncological diagnosis including ongoing anti-cancer treatment.


Locations(9)

Brno University Hospital

Brno, Czechia

Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

Brno, Czechia

Hospital AGEL Nový Jičín a.s.

Nový Jičín, Czechia

University Hospital Olomouc

Olomouc, Czechia

University Hospital Pilsen

Pilsen, Czechia

Bulovka Hospital

Prague, Czechia

General University Hospital, Prague

Prague, Czechia

Military University Hospital, Prague

Prague, Czechia

University Hospital, Motol

Prague, Czechia

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