Status:
COMPLETED
Determination of Lysine Requirement in the Parenterally Fed Neonate
Lead Sponsor:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Conditions:
Parenteral Lysine Requirements
Parenteral Feedings
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the parenteral lysine requirements for neonates.
Detailed Description
It is important to identify the appropriate level of lysine requirements for parenterally fed neonates as this amino acid is the limiting amino acid in the diet of neonates. Feeding lysine at requirem...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinically stable neonates on TPN
- minimum of 2.5 g/kg/d protein and 85 - 90 kcal/kg/d)
- Post conception age of ≥ 34 weeks gestation and appropriate for gestational age
- Weight of ≥ 1.5 kg
- NPO or ≤10% of total protein requirement consumed enterally
Exclusion
- Infants on mechanical ventilators, supplemental oxygen or who are receiving medications that would alter protein or energy metabolism (ie. corticosteroid therapy, etc)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00779753
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
August 5 2013
Active Locations (1)
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada