Cure8 research brief
Malnutrition is common but under-recognized in ulcerative colitis; a simple, more sensitive screening tool could help clinicians find patients who need nutritional assessment and support earlier.
Gastroenterologists, IBD nurses, dietitians, clinical researchers studying nutrition in IBD, and adult patients with ulcerative colitis concerned about weight loss or poor nutritional status.
This is a cross-sectional diagnostic study of 51 UC patients using GLIM criteria as the reference standard. The authors report that versions of eCONUT-UC incorporating phase angle or hemoglobin had higher sensitivity and similar AUCs compared with the original CONUT in detecting malnutrition defined by GLIM. The study is small and exploratory.
Measurements included DXA and bioelectrical impedance (for phase angle) plus routine labs; the enhanced score performed best with phase angle and hemoglobin but not with triglycerides.
If adopted, eCONUT-UC could be a rapid, low-cost screening approach in clinic settings or places with limited resources, but this single-center exploratory result would benefit from validation in larger, diverse cohorts before changing practice.
This is an exploratory, cross-sectional study with 51 patients using GLIM as the reference. Findings suggest improved sensitivity but need external validation and assessment of clinical impact before routine use. Phase angle requires BIA equipment, which may limit uptake in some settings.
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