Effects of Delayed Enteral Nutrition on Inflammatory Responses and Immune Function Competence in Critically Ill Patients With Prolonged Fasting

Duodenal Fistula Clinical Trial

Official title: Effects of Delayed Enteral Nutrition on Inflammatory Responses and Immune Function Competence in Critically Ill Patients With Prolonged Fasting

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Different studies suggest that early enteral nutrition (EEN) has benefits in reducing infectious complications, there is no data that addresses whether delayed enteral nutrition (EN) is detrimental and if it may have effects on inflammatory responses and immune function.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Critical Illness
• Duodenal Fistula
• Inflammatory Intestinal Obstruction
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Pancreatitis
• Severe Acute Pancreatitis Patients

• NCT number: NCT01834430
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Nanjing PLA General Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 3
• Start date: February 2010