NCT07473492

Assessment of Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients: a Quasi Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 300 (estimated)
• Sponsor: AlFayhaa General Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Malnutrition among hospitalized patients is a critical, yet often overlooked, public health issue associated with increased complications, longer hospital stays, higher mortality, and greater healthcare costs. In Iraq, factors such as dietary patterns, the burden of chronic diseases, and healthcare constraints may increase the risk of hospital-acquired malnutrition. Current standard care may not include systematic nutritional screening or protocol-driven support. This trial aims to test whether implementing an individualized nutritional support program can improve clinical outcomes for at-risk medical inpatients in Iraqi hospitals, building upon evidence from international studies

Conditions

• COPD , Neurology , ICU
• Alzheimer
• Alzheimer s Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Nutritional Assessment and Medication Review	Intervention Description"This observational intervention consists of a multi-disciplinary clinical assessment conducted in three distinct phases for each enrolled participant:Validated Two-Step Nutritional Evaluation: Unlike standard hospital screening, this study uses the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002) as an initial filter. Patients identified as 'at risk' (score $\\ge$ 3) are immediately subjected to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. This provides a definitive diagnosis by combining phenotypic criteria (non-volitional weight loss, low BMI, or reduced muscle mass) with etiologic criteria (reduced food intake/malabsorption or disease-related inflammation/chronic illness).Specialized Comorbidity Analysis: The assessment specifically targets the impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Alzheimer's Disease on nutritional status, evaluating how respiratory hypermetabolism and cognitive impairment act as independent drivers of malnutri
OTHER	Nutritional Assessment and Medication Review	To distinguish your research from a standard hospital audit or a basic nutritional survey, your description must highlight the systematic, two-step diagnostic workflow and the integration of clinical pharmacy oversight.Use the following detailed description for your entry:Intervention Description"This observational intervention consists of a multi-dimensional clinical assessment conducted in three specific phases for each participant:Validated Two-Step Nutritional Protocol: Unlike standard care, which may lack formal screening, this intervention applies the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002) within 48 hours of admission. Participants identified as 'at risk' (score $\\ge$ 3) are immediately subjected to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. This provides a definitive diagnosis by combining phenotypic criteria (non-volitional weight loss, low BMI, or reduced muscle mass) with etiologic criteria (reduced food intake/malabsorption or disease-related inflammati

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-08-01
• Completion: 2026-09-01
• First posted: 2026-03-16
• Last updated: 2026-03-16