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New treatment option for Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Official title Zinc Supplementation and Infections in Older Medical Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07367412
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of zinc supplementation once daily for 12 months in older acute medical patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Can daily zinc supplementation for 12 months increase Days Alive and Out of Hospital (DAOH)?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- All medical patients aged ≥ 65 years assessed at the Medical Emergency Department, Herlev Hospital
You likely can't join if
- Self-supplementing with zinc at time of assessment (\> 10 mg zinc/day)
- Terminal illness (life expectancy \< 6 months, estimated by Clinical Frailty Scale ≥8)
- Patients receiving parenteral nutrition (partial or complete)
- Patients treated with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Patients know with known severe dementia
- Patients who do not understand Danish and patients with temporary civil person registration numbers (CPR)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Herlev, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Herlev, Denmark
Compensation & support
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Herlev, Copenhagen, Denmark; Herlev, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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