Status:

RECRUITING

Influences of High-fiber, Organic Whole-food Formula on the Gut Microbiome in Critically Ill Children

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Conditions:

Critical Illness

Dysbiosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of either Pediasure or Nourish formulas on the gastrointestinal microbiome in critically-ill children. Patients will be randomized to received either Pediasure or Nour...

Detailed Description

The gastrointestinal microbiome has been shown to be altered in critically-ill children such that there is a larger shift toward pathogenic bacteria. Previous studies have shown that probiotics, fecal...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit
  • Age 1-17 years old
  • Previously placed enteric tube designed for enteric feeding

Exclusion

  • Vasoactive medication use
  • History of allergies or intolerances to either Pediasure or Nourish
  • Whey allergy or intolerance
  • Gluten sensitivity or intolerance
  • Medical condition that necessitate the use of specific formulas and/or nutritional needs (e.g. epilepsy requiring ketogenic diet, genetic metabolic dysfunction with specific formula requirements)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 2 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03414775

Start Date

February 2 2018

End Date

August 1 2027

Last Update

February 5 2025

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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224