Protein feeding for critically ill patients on a breathing machine
This study compares the effects of different amounts of protein given through a feeding tube to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see which protein amount helps critically ill patients recover better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You must be on a breathing machine (ventilator) or start one within 3 days of being admitted to the ICU.
- Your doctor must expect you to need the breathing machine for at least 3 days from now.
- You must be able to receive nutrition through a feeding tube (enteral nutrition) for at least a week.
- You should not be expected to pass away within 48 hours, and you should not have decided to stop life-sustaining treatments (DNR code 3).
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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