Better protein absorption for ICU patients on tube feeding
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well patients in the ICU absorb protein from tube feeding. It tests a new approach to see if giving extra digestive enzymes helps improve protein absorption and nutrition.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) and expected to stay for at least 7 days.
- You must need nutrition through a feeding tube (enteral nutrition) for at least 7 days.
- You must meet certain criteria that put you at higher risk for difficulty digesting food (pancreatic exocrine insufficiency).
- You cannot have already been diagnosed with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency or a chronic version of it.
- You cannot have severe liver or kidney problems, severe malnutrition, or certain other conditions.
Quick eligibility check
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