Protein intake and recovery in neurocritical patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving different amounts of protein to patients in the neurosurgical ICU affects their recovery and outcomes. It aims to find the best protein dose for people with severe brain injuries or strokes.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a severe brain condition like a major stroke, brain bleed, or head injury, and need intensive care in a neurosurgical ICU for at least 72 hours.
- Your doctors must have started tube feeding within 24-48 hours of ICU admission, and you will likely need tube feeding for at least 5 days.
- You must be at high nutritional risk as assessed by a standard score (NUTRIC ≥5 or NRS-2002 ≥3).
- You cannot have a terminal illness, severe stomach or bowel problems, or certain metabolic conditions (like severe liver failure or uncontrolled diabetes).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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