Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of n-3 PUFA From Fish in Enteral Nutrition of Major Burn Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Centro Nacional de Quemados, Uruguay
Conditions:
Burn Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Studies have shown that burn patients may benefit from low fat diets, but there is still no strong data regarding the impact of fatty acid composition used for feeding. The trial test the hypothesis t...
Detailed Description
Randomisation within the first 24 hours of admission to 2 types of enteral feeds: 1) ω 3 PUFA (FO-EN) or 2) control solution which is the hospitals standard low 18% fat containing solution. The patie...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- adult \>16 years, burns \> 15% BSA, mechanical ventilation, next of kin consent
Exclusion
- absence of the above, absence of commitment to full treatment
- comorbidities (cancer, COPD, diabetes, liver failure (Child Pugh B and C)
- pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02189538
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
February 1 2018
Last Update
February 15 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Centro National de Quemados
Montevideo, Uruguay