Enteral Nutrition

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High-energy Human Milk Diets in the First Two Weeks After Birth to Reduce BPD in Extremely Preterm Infants

This Phase II, parallel-group, masked, randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate whether a DHA/ARA-enriched, fortified human milk diet administered during the first 14 days of life reduces respiratory morbidity and improves lung function in extremely preterm (EPT) infants (born at ≤28 weeks gestation).

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 1-3Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of Alabama at BirminghamUpdated: Jun 12, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Gestational age ≤ 28 weeks of gestation [+1]

Congenital malformations [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

TubeClear System Evaluation in Pediatric Patients

Enteral access devices (EADs) provide necessary hydration, nutrition, and medications to numerous patients in hospitals across the United States. When patient's EAD becomes clogged it can delay administration of important nutrition and medications which can cause adverse effects such as malnutrition, and dehydration, especially in pediatric patients. Traditional methods of unclogging EADs can require the use of special enzymes or chemicals but these produce a variable rate of success. The TubeClear system has been developed to help alleviate the need for use of special enzymes or chemicals and to provide a quick, safe alternative for those with a clogged or sluggish EAD all while at the patient's bedside. This system prevents the need for subsequent exposure to radiation and contrast media for confirmation of EAD location after replacement.

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Age: 0-17Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas CityUpdated: Jun 5, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Males or females under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the study proced... [+4]

Wards of the State [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Effectiveness of High-Energy Density Enteral Nutrition for Enhancing Physical Growth and Cognitive Brain Development in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of high and ordinary energy density enteral nutrition for improving physical growth and brain cognitive development in infants with congenital heart disease after operation, as well as evaluate the safety of interventions.

Participants needed: 160
Trial details
Age: 0-6Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan UniversityUpdated: May 13, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosed with congenital heart disease through symptoms, physical signs, imagin... [+5]

Diagnosed with major non cardiac diseases leading to nutritional intake disorder... [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Adherence to Enteral Nutrition

Malnutrition is a major challenge in cancer nutrition, affecting approximately 40% of cancer patients and having negative consequences on treatment efficacy, quality of life, and prognosis. It must be detected and managed early, based on clinical and laboratory criteria defined by the HAS recommendations. To address this, several nutritional strategies are available, ranging from fortified oral feeding to artificial nutrition. Enteral nutrition, which is more physiological and carries fewer risks than parenteral nutrition, is recommended as the first-line treatment. Tools such as personalized care plans and guidelines help tailor patient care. However, enteral nutrition remains underutilized in clinical practice, despite the recommendations. The ADHENUTE study, conducted at the Institut Curie, showed low compliance with recommendations (31%) and a tendency to favor oral nutritional supplements, even in severely malnourished patients. The lack of traceability of decisions makes it difficult to identify barriers, although patient refusal is sometimes mentioned. To improve this situation, corrective measures have been implemented: * for patients, through educational workshops to help them better understand and accept enteral nutrition; * for healthcare providers, through training sessions to address reservations and enhance knowledge. A third phase of the study aims to evaluate the impact of these actions, with the goal of increasing adherence to recommendations and the use of enteral nutrition.

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 18-100Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Institut CurieUpdated: May 6, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients hospitalized (including those in the day hospital) in a medical oncolog... [+3]

Minors (under 18 years of age) [+6]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Clinical Implementation of the Group Standard for Enteral Feeding Care in Critically Ill Children

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the " Standard for Enteral Feeding Care in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients " (T/CNAS 45-2024) in a multicenter setting. Tube feeding is a critical intervention for maintaining the nutritional status of critically ill children, particularly when oral intake of sufficient nutrition is not possible. While there are established guidelines for enteral nutrition in adults, the specific needs of critically ill children have not been sufficiently addressed. This study, based on the "Grol and Wensing Implementation of Change Model" in implementation science, will guide the clinical implementation of the " Standard for Enteral Feeding Care in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients " across multiple centers. The goal is to provide practical evidence for the nationwide application of this standard, enhance the quality of tube feeding care for critically ill children, and ultimately improve clinical outcomes for these patients.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 28-18Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan UniversityUpdated: Mar 2, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Nurses: [+3]

Nurses who are trainees or interns. [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Stepwise Enteral Nutritional Algorithm and Patient Outcomes in Pediatric Intensive Care Units

The aim of the study to evaluate the effectiveness and patient's outcome after implementing enteral nutrition algorithm designed to achieve optimal enteral nutrition delivery in the pediatric intensive care unit and to evaluate the effect of implementing this protocol on critically ill patient's individual's outcome.

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 1-16Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Ain Shams UniversityUpdated: Jan 16, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Critically ill infants and children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Uni... [+1]

Patients who are discharged or died within 24 hours of admission. [+5]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Implementation of Clinical Nutrition Practice Guidelines in Surgical ICUs

The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to evaluate whether the implementation of an evidence-based, context-adapted clinical nutrition practice guideline can improve clinical nutrition management in surgical intensive care units (ICUs) in China. The guideline is selected based on the best available evidence from existing surgical and critical care nutrition guidelines, adapted to the Chinese healthcare context, and implemented using an i-PARIHS-guided translation strategy. The trial involves ICU healthcare professionals working in surgical ICUs of tertiary general hospitals, while assessing nutrition-related clinical outcomes among surgical critically ill patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does guideline implementation improve ICU healthcare professionals' adherence to recommended clinical nutrition practice guidelines? Does the implementation of the clinical nutrition practice guideline improve the proportion of surgical critically ill patients who achieve recommended energy and protein intake targets during ICU stay? Researchers will compare outcomes before and after guideline implementation to determine whether the i-PARIHS-guided guideline translation improves nutrition management processes, healthcare professional performance, and patient-related clinical outcomes. Participants will: Complete baseline and post-implementation assessments related to clinical nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Participate in guideline-based education, training, and implementation activities guided by the i-PARIHS framework. Apply the adapted clinical nutrition practice guideline during routine clinical care in surgical ICUs. Be evaluated through on-site audits, questionnaires, and clinical data collection during the implementation process.

Participants needed: 200
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, BeijingUpdated: Jan 13, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Not listed

Status: Not yet recruiting

Effect of Intermittent Enteral Feeding in Severe Stroke

This is a single-center, randomized, exploratory clinical trial investigating whether intermittent enteral feeding improves outcomes compared to continuous feeding in patients with severe stroke. The study will enroll 60 patients to evaluate the impact on 90-day all-cause mortality, neurological function, nutritional status, and safety. It will also explore underlying mechanisms through analysis of metabolic profiles, circadian gene expression, and gut microbiota.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Xijing HospitalUpdated: Jan 20, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 years old [+5]

Before joining the group, he had received total parenteral nutrition treatment. [+6]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Optimizing Enteral Nutrition Regimen for Critically Ill Patients

Clinical Trial The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different enteral feeding cycles (18-hour, 20-hour, or standard 24-hour continuous feeding) improve outcomes for critically ill ICU patients who need tube feeding. It will also look at tolerance, nutrition delivery, and safety. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do shorter feeding cycles (with fasting windows) reduce ICU length of stay? Do they lower the risk of infections like ventilator-associated pneumonia? How do they affect calorie delivery, blood sugar control, and gastrointestinal tolerance? Researchers will compare: Continuous 24-hour feeding (standard care) 20-hour feeding with a 4-hour fasting window 18-hour feeding with a 6-hour fasting window Participants will: Be critically ill adults in the ICU who require at least 7 days of enteral feeding Be randomized to one of the three feeding schedules Receive daily monitoring of calories, protein, blood sugar, and GI tolerance Have outcomes measured, including ICU length of stay, infections, metabolic control, and feeding tolerance

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hamad Medical CorporationUpdated: Dec 8, 2025
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥ 18 years. [+5]

Active GI bleeding. [+8]