Status:
TERMINATED
The Effects of Nutritional Support of Critically Ill Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
Lead Sponsor:
Melbourne Health
Conditions:
Critically Ill
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of different feeding solutions on patients with breathing difficulty being supported by a breathing machine. The aim of the study is to determine if ...
Detailed Description
Patients who agree to participate in the study and fulfil the inclusion criteria, will be randomised to one of two treatment groups. 1. Standard therapy group. Will receive high carbohydrate, low fat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patient, 18 years or older admitted with acute respiratory failure (PaO2/FiO2 \<300), needing mechanical ventilation. Are expected to be require mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours.
- Patients who are to receive enteral feeding via a gastric or post-pyloric feeding tube.
- Patients or their next-of-kin consent to participate in the study. -
Exclusion
- Patients under the age of 18 years
- Patients with contra-indications to enteral feeding
- Patients receiving total parental nutrition
- Patients who are already enrolled in another study that may influence the outcome of this study.
- Patients who are not receiving active medical management or are expected to die within 24 hours at the time of study entry.
- Patients with diabetes mellitus, renal failure or liver failure.
- Patients or next-of-kin who do not consent to participate in the study. -
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00256074
Start Date
June 1 2004
End Date
November 1 2007
Last Update
April 12 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Intensive Care Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
Parkville, Victoria, Australia, 3050