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Nutrition and Trauma - The Influence of Malnutrition in Geriatric Trauma Patients
Sponsor: Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Klinik Tu
Summary
Due to demographic changes, the geriatric patient population is growing, leading to a higher incidence of osteoporotic fractures associated with multimorbidity and frailty. Up to 60% of elderly patients are at risk of malnutrition, which is associated with a high rate of post-operative complications, prolonged hospitalisation, poorer return to independence and increased mortality. The NuTra study investigates the prevalence of malnutrition, evaluates screening tools and analyses the impact of protein-rich diets on postoperative outcomes in geriatric trauma. The aim is to develop evidence-based approaches to the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in order to improve the medical outcome and quality of life of geriatric trauma patients and reduce healthcare costs.
Official title: Nutrition and Trauma (NuTra) - The Influence of Malnutrition in Geriatric Trauma Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
218
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Protein-enriched nutritional regimen with a targeted total protein intake of 1.5-2.0 g/kg body weight per day
The intervention group A received a structured protein-enriched nutritional regimen with a targeted total protein intake of 1.5-2.0 g/kg body weight per day, in accordance with current recommendations for older adults with acute illness. This regimen combined three protein-rich main meals per day with oral nutritional supplements providing 20 g protein per serving.
Locations (1)
Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tuebingen
Tübingen, Germany