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High-Fiber Formula for Gut Health in Critically Ill Children

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Led By Raj Aneja, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 1-17 years old

Admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up prior to initiation of enteral tube feeds then on day 1, day 5-7, and day 14 of feedings

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Study Summary

This trial will study whether two different types of formula have different effects on the gut microbiome of critically ill children.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for critically ill children aged 1-17 who are in the pediatric intensive care unit and have a tube placed for feeding. It's not suitable for those on heart medications, with allergies to Pediasure or Nourish, whey/gluten sensitivities, or special dietary needs due to conditions like epilepsy.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of two different formulas—Pediasure and Nourish—on the gut bacteria of sick kids. Children will be randomly assigned to receive one of these formulas through their feeding tubes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include digestive issues such as upset stomach, diarrhea, or constipation related to formula intolerance. Allergic reactions could occur if there's an unknown allergy to ingredients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 1 and 17 years old.

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My child is currently in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ prior to initiation of enteral tube feeds then on day 1, day 5-7, and day 14 of feedings

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~prior to initiation of enteral tube feeds then on day 1, day 5-7, and day 14 of feedings

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and prior to initiation of enteral tube feeds then on day 1, day 5-7, and day 14 of feedings for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes to the gastrointestinal microbiome

Secondary outcome measures

Concentration of short-chain fatty acids

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: PediasureActive Control1 Intervention

Patients assigned to this arm will receive Pediasure

Group II: NourishActive Control1 Intervention

Patients assigned to this arm will receive Nourish

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor

1,722 Previous Clinical Trials

16,342,906 Total Patients Enrolled

13 Trials studying Critical Illness

7,830 Patients Enrolled for Critical Illness

Raj Aneja, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Media Library

Nourish (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03414775 — N/A

Critical Illness Research Study Groups: Pediasure, Nourish

Critical Illness Clinical Trial 2023: Nourish Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03414775 — N/A

Nourish (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03414775 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this research initiative currently accepting individuals for participation?

"The clinical trial is currently accepting participants, according to details available on clinicialtrials.gov. Originally posted on February 2nd 2018, the study was last updated September 19th 2022."

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How many individuals are being admitted to the trial's cohort?

"Affirmative. According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is currently recruiting participants and was initially posted on February 2nd 2018. Up until September 19th 2022, 40 individuals from 1 location have been accepted into the study."

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What criteria must be met to qualify as a participant in this research study?

"To be eligible for inclusion in this clinical study, potential participants must have a severe illness and fall between 1 year old and 17 years old. The aim of the trial is to recruit 40 patients."

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Does the research allow for geriatric populations to join?

"This clinical trial requires participants to be aged 1 year up to 17 years. Out of the 221 different trials, 49 are specific for those below 18 and 172 target patients over 65."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Influences of High-fiber, Organic Whole-food Formula on the Gut Microbiome in Critically Ill Children

Rajesh Aneja 2018. "Influences of High-fiber, Organic Whole-food Formula on the Gut Microbiome in Critically Ill Children". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03414775.

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