Can tailored nutrition boost recovery in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07755033
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a nutrition formula customized daily to each patient's measured energy needs and protein levels can improve outcomes for critically ill adults in the intensive care unit (ICU), including those with sepsis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either this individualized formula or a standard fixed-dose formula for up to 14 days. Researchers will track length of ICU stay and changes in gut and lung bacteria, blood chemistry, and nutrient balance to see if personalized feeding offers advantages over routine care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Individualized enteral nutrition formula based on daily metabolic measurements
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could establish personalized nutrition as a standard ICU strategy, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery in critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and complex, and the benefits of individualized feeding over standard care remain unproven. Results may vary widely among critically ill patients, and the intervention's complexity could limit real-world use.
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