Individualized Nutrition Support
Author and Year:
Skaarud K, Hjermstad M, Bye A, et al. 2018
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of individualized nutrition after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following myeloablative conditioning; a randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Skaarud K, Hjermstad M, Bye A, Veierød M, Gudmundstuen A, Lundin K, Distante S, Brinch L, Tjønnfjord G, Iversen P
Journal:
Clinical Nutrition
Year of publication:
2018
Volume:
28
Issue:
Page numbers:
59-66
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients >/=18 years with a hematological malignancy admitted for allo-HSCT with myeloablative conditioning
Exclusion Criteria:
Previous allo-HSCT and inability to consent and/or to follow the trial protocol
Research Purpose:
The aim of this study was to examine if individualized nutritional support could change global quality of life three months after allo-HSCT compared to routine nutritional support.
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Norway
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
The study was funded by Oslo University Hospital and the Throne Holst Foundation, Norway. The tube feeding was provided
for free by Nutricia, Norway.