NCT05879263

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to Determine efficacy of intermittent enteral nutrition vs continuous enteral nutrition in adults patients with a nasogastric tube in a intensive care unit. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:

  • Reduction of gastrointestinal and respiratory complications
  • Evaluate the achievement of the caloric objective Informed consent will be requested from participants who meet the inclusion criteria. The participants will be randomized into two groups: control group (continuous enteral nutrition) or experimental group (intermittent enteral nutrition) Researchers will compare intermittent enteral nutrition vs continuous to see if there is a reduction in gastrointestinal and respiratory complications.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
190

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2022

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 10, 2022

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 3, 2023

Completed
27 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 30, 2023

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 29, 2024

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

May 30, 2023

Status Verified

May 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

May 3, 2023

Last Update Submit

May 25, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Gastric EmptyingDiarreaVomitingRespiratory Aspiration of Gastric ContentCaloric IntakeEnteral nutritionCritical care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Respiratory Complications

    Respiratory aspiration of gastric content

    during ICU stay (maximum 15 days)

  • Gastrointestinal Complications

    Digestive intolerance: Diarrhea, vomiting, increased gastric residual volume(GRV)

    during ICU stay (maximum 15 days)

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Achievement of the caloric objective

    during ICU stay (up to 15 days)

  • Nutritional status: MNA

    up to two days after admission to the ICU

  • Changes in blood glucose

    during ICU stay (maximum 15 days)

  • ICU Stay

    From date of randomization until 100 months

  • Mortality

    until the date of death from any cause until 100 months

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

INTERMITTENT ENTERAL NUTRITITION (IEN)

EXPERIMENTAL

Administration of Enteral Nutriton (EN) by nasogastric tube in 4 bolus (24h): Duration of the infusion 1hour each shot, using an infusion pump.

Other: INTERMITTENT ENTERAL NUTRITITION (IEN)

CONTINUOUS ENTERAL NUTRITION (CEN)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Administration of Enteral Nutriton (EN) by nasogastric tube during 24 hours, using an infusion pump.

Other: CONTINUOS ENTERAL NUTRITITION (CEN)

Interventions

Administration of Enteral Nutriton (EN) by nasogastric tube in 4 bolus (24h): Duration of the infusion 1hour each shot, using an infusion pump.

INTERMITTENT ENTERAL NUTRITITION (IEN)

Administration of Enteral Nutriton (EN) by nasogastric tube during 24 hours, using an infusion pump.

CONTINUOUS ENTERAL NUTRITION (CEN)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients admitted to ICU of University General Hospital of Albacete
  • Need for enteral nutrition by nasogastric tube in the first 48 hours
  • Signed informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Insulin dependent diabetic patients
  • Abdominal surgery
  • Dire prognosis

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Maria Dolores Saiz Vinuesa

Albacete, 02008, Spain

RECRUITING

Related Publications (9)

  • Chen YC. Critical analysis of the factors associated with enteral feeding in preventing VAP: a systematic review. J Chin Med Assoc. 2009 Apr;72(4):171-8. doi: 10.1016/S1726-4901(09)70049-8.

    PMID: 19372071BACKGROUND
  • Lewis SR, Schofield-Robinson OJ, Alderson P, Smith AF. Enteral versus parenteral nutrition and enteral versus a combination of enteral and parenteral nutrition for adults in the intensive care unit. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Jun 8;6(6):CD012276. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012276.pub2.

  • Singer P, Blaser AR, Berger MM, Alhazzani W, Calder PC, Casaer MP, Hiesmayr M, Mayer K, Montejo JC, Pichard C, Preiser JC, van Zanten ARH, Oczkowski S, Szczeklik W, Bischoff SC. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit. Clin Nutr. 2019 Feb;38(1):48-79. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.08.037. Epub 2018 Sep 29.

  • Patel JJ, Rosenthal MD, Heyland DK. Intermittent versus continuous feeding in critically ill adults. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2018 Mar;21(2):116-120. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000447.

  • Tavares de Araujo VM, Gomes PC, Caporossi C. Enteral nutrition in critical patients; should the administration be continuous or intermittent? Nutr Hosp. 2014 Mar 1;29(3):563-7. doi: 10.3305/nh.2014.29.3.7169.

  • Serpa LF, Kimura M, Faintuch J, Ceconello I. Effects of continuous versus bolus infusion of enteral nutrition in critical patients. Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 2003 Jan-Feb;58(1):9-14. doi: 10.1590/s0041-87812003000100003. Epub 2003 Apr 30.

  • Ichimaru S. Methods of Enteral Nutrition Administration in Critically Ill Patients: Continuous, Cyclic, Intermittent, and Bolus Feeding. Nutr Clin Pract. 2018 Dec;33(6):790-795. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10105. Epub 2018 Jun 20.

  • Thong D, Halim Z, Chia J, Chua F, Wong A. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of continuous vs intermittent enteral nutrition in critically ill adults. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2022 Aug;46(6):1243-1257. doi: 10.1002/jpen.2324. Epub 2022 Feb 13.

  • Heffernan AJ, Talekar C, Henain M, Purcell L, Palmer M, White H. Comparison of continuous versus intermittent enteral feeding in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2022 Oct 25;26(1):325. doi: 10.1186/s13054-022-04140-8.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vomiting

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • M.Dolores Saiz-Vinuesa, NURSE

    Gerencia de Atención Integrada de Albacete

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

M.Dolores Saiz-Vinuesa, NURSE

CONTACT

M.Pilar Córcoles-Jimenez, NURSE

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Masking Details
By the nature of the intervention(intermittent or continuous administration of enteral nutrition) is impossible to mask it to participats, care provider or investigators.
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: The patients wil be allocated to expriemental group or control group using a simple randomization sequence. There is an allocation concealment using sealed opaque envelopes Duration: From February 2022 to complete sample number.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 3, 2023

First Posted

May 30, 2023

Study Start

February 10, 2022

Primary Completion

February 29, 2024

Study Completion

April 30, 2024

Last Updated

May 30, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

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