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Standardising and Simplifying the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) for Its More General Application
Sponsor: University of Tartu
Summary
This observational study of aims to test whether and how the results of GLIM change when using different approaches and methods to carry out its components.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2023-12-13
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2025-03-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nutrition screening and assessment
The patient is interviewed for changes in body weight in the last six months and food intake in the last two weeks. The investigator evaluates the patient's diet, symptoms related to their nutritional status, and functional capacity according to the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA). The SGA tool itself is completed by the researcher. Height and weight of the patient are measured, if not yet recorded, and BMI is calculated. The patient's muscle mass is measured using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), calf circumference (CC) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA), and their muscle function assessed using hand grip strength.
Locations (1)
Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum
Tartu, Tartu, Estonia