Evaluation of Two Enteral Nutrition Strategies in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-07-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to compare two strategies of early enteral nutrition in terms of efficacy and complications in mechanically ventilated patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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-Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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enteral nutrition

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult (\> 18 ans)
* Mechanical ventilation for \> 72 hours
* Planned enteral nutrition
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Body Mass Index \< 20 kg/m2
* Enteral nutrition non indicated (ileus, splanchnic ischemia..)
* Shock (use of catecholamines, arterial blood pressure \< 90 mmHg, peripheral hypoperfusion, elevation of lactates \> x 1,5 normal value)
* Contraindications for gastric tube
* Pregnancy
* Previous enrollment in the present study

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Principal Investigators

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Bruno François, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Limoges

Locations

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Service de Réanimation

Angoulême, , France

Site Status

Service de réanimation Polyvalente

Limoges, , France