Status:

TERMINATED

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Inflammatory Response in Multisystem Trauma Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Cincinnati

Conditions:

Multiple Trauma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammation in trauma patients. The main hypothesis is that such supplementation will reduce the presence of biomarkers o...

Detailed Description

This prospective, randomized study will evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory response in multi-injured trauma patients. Its primary objective is to compare the in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Multi-system blunt trauma patients
  • Ages 18 through 65 years, inclusive
  • Admission to ICU
  • Nasogastric or nasoenteric feeding tube in place
  • Intention of primary medical team to feed the patient enterally

Exclusion

  • Expected mortality within 48 hours
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Patient, surrogate, or physician not committed to full support
  • Refractory shock
  • Unable to obtain enteral access
  • Presence of partial or complete mechanical bowel obstruction, or ischemia, or infarction
  • Current total parenteral nutrition (TPN) use, or intent to use TPN within 7 days
  • Current gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Requirement for vasopressors

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01477697

Start Date

June 1 2011

End Date

November 1 2012

Last Update

February 25 2013

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University Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45219