Enteral feeding practices and nutritional adequacy in mechanically ventilated children
NCT ID NCT07884838
First seen Oct 21, 2026 · Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Summary
This prospective cohort study aims to assess enteral feeding practices and the adequacy of energy and protein delivery among mechanically ventilated children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Mechanically ventilated children aged 1 month to 18 years admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Assiut University Children's Hospital.
- Ages
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1 month to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Children aged 1 month to 18 years * Admission to the PICU * Requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation * Expected PICU stay sufficient for assessment of nutritional delivery * Written informed consent from parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * \- Neonates under 1 month of age * Absolute contraindication to enteral feeding * Exclusive parenteral nutrition from admission * Death or transfer within 48 hours of admission * Inborn errors of metabolism needing special diets
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