Continuous vs Bolus Protein (Protein Regimen Outcomes) in Critically Ill Children (Kids In Distress)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Critical Illness
Pediatric Intensive Care
Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Dietary Protein
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 – 11
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 96 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this intervention study is to evaluate the difference in nutrition status markers (weight and muscle mass) when giving dietary protein by continuous or bolus delivery in critically ill children ages 1-11y.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Primary: Bolus protein delivery will lessen the decline in mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) z-score by 0.5 standard deviation in critica…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children admitted to PICU over 1 year of age and younger than 11 years of life
* Expected to remain in the pediatric intensive care unit for longer than 72 hours
* Receiving standard pediatric formula via NGT/OGT/GT
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neuromuscular condition such as muscu…
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