Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Enteral Versus Parenteral Feeding in Healthy Human Subjects

Lead Sponsor:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Conditions:

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

Literature suggests that route of feeding and/or certain nutrients may cause alterations in the body's immune cells. Immune cells help protect the body and fight infection/disease. Tube feeding (TF) i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • General good health as demonstrated by medical history, physical\& laboratory tests
  • Age between 18 and 40 years
  • Written informed consent prior to the performance of any study related procedures

Exclusion

  • History of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or immunological, renal, hepatic, endocrine, neurologic, heart disease or hypertension
  • Any medication taken in past 48 hrs (except birth control)
  • Recent history of alcohol or drug abuse
  • Unable to provide written informed consent
  • Exposure to any experimental agent or procedure within 30 days of study
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00856219

Start Date

February 1 2009

End Date

March 1 2011

Last Update

May 22 2015

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Rutgers-RWJMS

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, 08901