Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Two Enteral Nutrition Strategies in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Limoges

Conditions:

-Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare two strategies of early enteral nutrition in terms of efficacy and complications in mechanically ventilated patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult (\> 18 ans)
  • Mechanical ventilation for \> 72 hours
  • Planned enteral nutrition
  • Informed consent

Exclusion

  • Body Mass Index \< 20 kg/m2
  • Enteral nutrition non indicated (ileus, splanchnic ischemia..)
  • Shock (use of catecholamines, arterial blood pressure \< 90 mmHg, peripheral hypoperfusion, elevation of lactates \> x 1,5 normal value)
  • Contraindications for gastric tube
  • Pregnancy
  • Previous enrollment in the present study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00199641

Start Date

July 1 2002

Last Update

December 4 2008

Active Locations (2)

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Service de Réanimation

Angoulême, France

2

Service de réanimation Polyvalente

Limoges, France