Optimization of Nutritional State on the Outcome of Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Bronchiectasis

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Nov 25, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how improving nutritional status can affect patients with bronchiectasis during acute flare-ups of their condition. Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung disease that causes frequent infections and breathing difficulties. The trial aims to see if better nutrition can lead to better health outcomes for patients who are experiencing worsening symptoms and are also at risk of being malnourished.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be adults aged 18 or older, diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and currently facing an acute exacerbation, which means their symptoms are getting worse. They should also be identified as malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Those with cognitive impairments, who receive special feeding methods, or who have had recent significant dietary changes will not be included. Participants can expect to receive support and guidance on nutrition to help improve their overall health during the trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • \*Age\*: Adults aged 18 years and older.
• • Diagnosis\*: Confirmed diagnosis of bronchiectasis, as established by clinical evaluation and imaging studies (e.g., chest CT scan).
• • Acute Exacerbation\*: Patients presenting with acute exacerbation symptoms, such as increased sputum production, worsening dyspnea, or chest pain.
• • Nutritional Assessment\*: Patients identified as malnourished or at risk of malnutrition based on the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) or similar nutritional screening tools.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \*Cognitive Impairment\*: Patients with cognitive impairments that affect their ability to participate in the study or adhere to nutritional recommendations.
• • Current Enteral Feeding\*: Patients receiving enteral nutrition or those with a feeding tube.
• • Recent Nutritional Interventions\*: Patients who have recently undergone significant nutritional interventions (e.g., dietary changes, supplementation) within the past three months prior to enrollment.
• • \*Pregnancy or Lactation\*: Pregnant or lactating women, due to the need for specific nutritional considerations.