High Energy High Protein Tube Feed Study
High Energy High Protein Tube Feed Study
NCT ID: NCT03168243 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 22 Completion: 2018-05-31
Conditions
Nutrition
Interventions
High Energy High Protein Tube Feed
Summary
Enteral tube feeds are commonly used to meet the entire or partial nutritional requirements of patients with disease-related malnutrition and other conditions who need nutrition support. A large proportion of tube fed patients have increased protein and/or energy requirements due to a higher body mass or increased metabolic stress as a result of disease, surgery or trauma. A high energy, high protein feed has been developed to help meet the needs of such patients. The aim of this study is to investigate the tolerance, compliance and acceptability of this high energy high protein tube feed in adult patients who require nutritional support via tube feeding. 50 eligible patients requiring tube feeding will receive the high energy, high protein feed, according to nutritional requirements for 4 weeks. The primary outcome is nutritional intake, and secondary outcomes include gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance, compliance, acceptability and functional measures. Additional exploratory outcomes of quality of life and micronutrient levels will also be investigated.
Primary Outcome
Change in nutrient intakes (energy, protein, fluid and micronutrients)