Phenylalanine, Methionine and Histidine Requirements in TPN Fed Neonates
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stable Neonates
Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 Day – 28 Days
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children · Other
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About This Trial
This is a single center project assessing the requirements for three essential amino acids in TPN fed neonates. Using the Carbon Oxidation method (indicator amino oxidation and direct amino acid oxidation method), the investigators will determine the requirement of each of the 3 amino acids. The investigators will first determine the requirement for Phenylalanine, then Methionine and finally Histi…
Trial Locations
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Stable preterm babies that are growing and fully TPN fed (at least 90% of calories and protein).
2. TPN providing adequate calories and protein as determined by attending physician and dietitian.
3. Babies born ≥ 28 weeks gestation,
4. ≤ 28 days chronological age at the time …
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