Chronic intestinal failure

This small study tested whether filling central catheters with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) when not in use could prevent infections in children with intestinal failure. Six children participated, and the study looked at how many catheter-related bloodstream infections occurr…

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a …

This study tested a device that collects waste from an opening in the belly and returns it to the lower intestine. The goal was to see if it could reduce the amount of IV nutrition needed by at least half. 44 adults with intestinal failure and a fistula or double stoma took part.…

This study tested whether adding omega-3 fatty acids to intravenous (IV) nutrition could reduce oxidative stress in 20 adults with intestinal failure, a condition where the gut cannot absorb enough nutrients. Participants received either standard IV nutrition or IV nutrition with…

This study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…

This study tested whether an educational video on safe catheter care could reduce bloodstream infections in adults starting home parenteral nutrition for the first time. Twenty-five participants received the video training alongside standard care. Researchers tracked infection ra…

This study looked at how blood sugar levels change in hospitalized babies with intestinal failure when their intravenous nutrition is given in cycles instead of continuously. Nine infants wore a small sensor on their thigh that measured glucose every 5 minutes for up to 30 days. …

This study tested how the concentration (osmolality) of oral drinks affects the amount of output from an ileostomy over 6 hours. Fourteen adults with an ileostomy took part in a crossover trial where they tried different drink concentrations. The goal was to find the optimal bala…

This study looked at 321 hospitalized patients with intestinal failure to find out what makes them more likely to get a bloodstream infection from their catheter. Researchers identified specific risk factors for different types of intestinal failure. The goal is to help doctors p…