Protein timing may matter for sick kids in the ICU
NCT ID NCT06721923
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether giving protein all at once (bolus) or slowly over time (continuous) helps critically ill children ages 1-11 keep their weight and muscle better. Researchers will measure arm size and thigh muscle with ultrasound over two weeks. The goal is to find out which method works best to support nutrition in the pediatric ICU.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Beneprotein powder (whey-based protein supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that giving protein in bolus doses helps critically ill children maintain muscle mass better than continuous feeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 96 children, so results may not apply to all PICU patients. It is too early to know if one method is truly better.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Childrens Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada
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