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Enteric feeding for Intensive Care Unit Delirium
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Led By Deepali Dixit, PharmD
Research Sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 48 hours after admission to the icu.
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Summary
This trial will investigate whether feeding schedules influence the development of delirium in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation. Patients will be randomized to receive either continuous or scheduled feedings, and assessed for delirium, sleep quality, and biomarkers of circadian rhythm.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for ICU patients on mechanical ventilation who are receiving tube feedings and have been in the ICU for at least 48 hours. It's not open to pregnant individuals, those with past neurocognitive disorders, or a history of alcohol dependence.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is looking into whether changing feeding times can affect delirium development in ventilated ICU patients. Participants will be split randomly into two groups: one with continuous feedings and another with scheduled meal-like feedings.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves standard enteric feeding procedures, side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating or diarrhea, but specific side effects related to the timing of feeds are unknown.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 48 hours after admission to the icu.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~48 hours after admission to the icu.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Delirium
Secondary outcome measures
Change in sleep quality assessed using delta power.
Change in sleep quality assessed using theta power.
Change in sleep quality using beta power.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Timed FeedingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Enteric feeding will be given four times per day, approximating breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner.
Group II: Continuous FeedingActive Control1 Intervention
Enteric feeding will be given continuously.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyLead Sponsor
435 Previous Clinical Trials
64,983 Total Patients Enrolled
Deepali Dixit, PharmDPrincipal InvestigatorRutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
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