Status:
COMPLETED
Probiotics in Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaya
Conditions:
Critical Illness
Dietary Modification
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of probiotics in enteral nutrition on improving gut function, inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients admitted to t...
Detailed Description
Gut failure in critically ill patients is common. Enteral feeding is one of the preferred routes for nutrition support to maintain gut function. However, enteral nutrition is not without complications...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Admitted to intensive care unit
- Expected stay of more than 48 hours
- On enteral feeding
- Consent obtained from patient/relative
Exclusion
- Patients on immuno-suppressive drugs
- Patients with hematological diseases
- Pregnant females
- Do not consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01792401
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
February 15 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University Malaya Medical Center
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 59100