Peptide vs whole protein: which formula boosts absorption in ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT07709611
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether short peptide enteral nutrition formulas help ICU patients with a high risk of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency absorb protein better than standard whole protein formulas. Researchers will measure amino acid levels and other markers in 250 critically ill adults. The goal is to find the most efficient way to deliver protein to these vulnerable patients.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- short peptide enteral nutrition formula and whole protein enteral nutrition formula
- What this could lead to
- If peptide formulas prove better, this could improve protein absorption and recovery for critically ill patients with pancreatic issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shanghai Tongji Hospital
Shanghai, China
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