Fiber-Enriched Enteral Nutrition and Opioid-Induced Constipation in the ICU
The Effects of Fiber Content in Enteral Nutrition Products on Opioid-Induced Constipation in Intubated Patients
The Effects of Fiber Content in Enteral Nutrition Products on Opioid-Induced Constipation in Intubated Patients
Sponsor study identifier
observational
80
1 country
1
Study Start
December 20, 2024
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
July 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
August 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Opioid use for sedation and analgesia is widespread among mechanically ventilated ICU patients, often leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and opioid-induced constipation (OIC). While enteral nutrition (EN) is routinely used in critical care, the role of fiber-enriched EN formulas in preventing OIC remains unclear. This prospective quasi-randomized study aims to evaluate whether fiber-containing EN products reduce the incidence and severity of OIC compared to fiber-free formulations in intubated ICU patients. The findings may contribute to optimizing nutritional strategies to mitigate constipation-related complications in this high-risk population.
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August 30, 2025
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December 20, 2024
Actual (reported)July 30, 2025
Actual (reported)August 30, 2025
Actual (reported)September 23, 2025
Actual (reported)October 1, 2025
Actual (reported)the day of first defecation
The definition of first defecation was defined as stool volume \>100 ml
1-7 days
Need for enema use
1-7 days
patients over the age of 18 who are initiated on enteral nutrition and are on mechanical ventilation will be included in the study
Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training Hospital
Istanbul, 34371, Turkey (Türkiye)
80 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
September 23, 2025
First Posted
October 1, 2025
Study Start
December 20, 2024
Actual (reported)ALK37-005: A Study of ALKS 37 (RDC-1036) in Adults With Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
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Primary Completion
July 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
August 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Last Updated
October 1, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-09
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