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VITAmin and Micronutrient Testing: Acceptability and SCOPE of Point-of-care Device

Launched by NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Mar 12, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of April 22, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Micronutrient Testing Acceptability Point Of Care Device

ClinConnect Summary

Malnutrition, where there is an insufficient supply or inability to absorb nutrients is classified by the World Health Organisation as the biggest worldwide threat to public health. Untreated malnutrition is an independent risk factor for mortality and is associated with increased healthcare costs. Malnutrition is not only found in association with low weight but is also found in individuals with morbid obesity. Obese individuals experience a state of paradoxical malnutrition; despite excessive dietary intake they have high micronutrient deficiencies rates due to intake of energy-dense, nut...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patient aged\>10 years or parents of a patient being seen in a NNUH CEW clinic.
  • Parents/Participants must have capacity to consent/assent and provide a signed and dated informed consent
  • Able to participate in an interview regarding the acceptability/usability of the device.
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • - Potential participants will not be eligible if they lack capacity to provide informed consent (or in the case of young people under the age of 16, informed assent and informed parental consent)

Trial Officials

Emma Webb, PhD

Principal Investigator

Consultant at NNUH

About Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare institution in the UK, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the Trust facilitates innovative research initiatives aimed at improving treatment outcomes and enhancing patient well-being. With a commitment to high ethical standards and collaboration with various stakeholders, the Trust plays a pivotal role in driving forward the development of new therapies and interventions across diverse medical fields. Its multidisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities ensure a robust framework for conducting clinical trials that contribute to evidence-based medicine and the advancement of healthcare practices.

Locations

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported