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Nutritional Support in Malnourished Pressure Ulcer Patients: the Oligoelement Sore Trial (OEST)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Enriched nutrition formula and Control formula for Pressure Ulcers. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pressure ulcers are frequently associated with malnutrition. Previous studies have reported that nutritional support can improve the healing rate of pressure ulcers but no attention has been clearly given to the nutritional status of the patient treated. Moreover, other investigators have suggested the additional healing power of some nutrients. Unfortunately, previous results have been unpowered by small sample size, poor monitoring of compliance to treatments and the confounding effect of other nutrients. The investigators aimed to test the effect and additional benefits of several micronutrients delivered through oral nutritional support on the healing rate of pressure ulcers in malnourished patients.
Study Details
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oral formula enriched in arginine, zinc and antioxidant oligoelements
Isonitrogenous isocaloric oral formula