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Malnutrition

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18 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 1,200 participants

RCT: Early Feeding After PEG Placement

Carilion Clinic

NCT04110613

RECRUITING NA 240 participants

Nutritional Prehabilitation to Improve Cancer Outcomes (N-PICO)

University of Vermont Medical Center

NCT07072377

RECRUITING Phase 4 100 participants

Safety Study of SMOFlipid to Evaluate the Risk of Developing EFAD and/or PNAC in Pediatric and Adult Patients

Fresenius Kabi

NCT06049680

RECRUITING 40 participants

Safety Study to Evaluate the Occurrence of EFAD in Pediatric Patients With PNAC Who Require More Than Eight Weeks of Omegaven Treatment

Fresenius Kabi

NCT06274788

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 30 participants

Nutrition in Patient With Critical Limb Ischemia

Boston Medical Center

NCT03529019

RECRUITING NA 12 participants

Breath Analysis & Malnutrition

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

NCT06115148

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 148 participants

Prevention of Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Disease

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT06397118

COMPLETED 1,546 participants

Impact of a Nutrition Quality Improvement Program on Outcomes of Malnourished Patients

Abbott Nutrition

NCT03011944

COMPLETED NA 1,329 participants

The Effect of Higher Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients

Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital

NCT03160547

COMPLETED 887 participants

Malnutrition Clinical Characteristics Validation and Staffing Optimization Study (MCC Study)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

NCT03928548

COMPLETED 463 participants

Validation of a Nutrition Screening Tool

Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)

NCT01473706

COMPLETED Phase 4 160 participants

DaVita Assessment of Nutritional Supplement Effects (DANSE)

Davita Clinical Research

NCT00895401

COMPLETED Phase 3 150 participants

Dose Comparison of Amino Acids on Growth in Premature Neonates

Pediatrix

NCT00120926

COMPLETED 141 participants

Tuberculosis - Learning the Effect of Parasites and Reinforcing Diets

Boston Medical Center

NCT05048485

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

The Effect of Natural Protein vs. Protein Supplements on Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Kaiser Permanente

NCT03569410

COMPLETED 55 participants

Clinical Outcomes, Nutritional Status, Exercise and Psychosocial Factors in Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplant

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

NCT02734797

COMPLETED NA 40 participants

Effectiveness of Quaker Complete Nutrition Supplements for Malnourished Adults

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

NCT00523900

COMPLETED NA 8 participants

A Plant Based High Protein Diet to Improve Nutritional Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Ochsner Health System

NCT02360748

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Malnutrition Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 18 US studies indexed under Malnutrition, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 33% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Malnutrition shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Malnutrition is led by Fresenius Kabi with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 18 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Malnutrition?

PlainTrial tracks 18 US clinical trials for Malnutrition, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Malnutrition?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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