Can extra protein save lives in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT04475666
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving extra protein through feeding tubes to critically ill patients on ventilators can lower the chance of death within 90 days. About 2,500 adults in ICUs will get either a high-protein or standard-protein diet starting day 5. The goal is to see if more protein helps patients survive and leave the hospital sooner.
What this could mean
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Active substance
enteral protein supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving more protein to critically ill patients helps them survive and recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial, but nutrition interventions often show modest effects. The results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Locations
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Intensive Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City
RECRUITINGRiyadh, 11426, Saudi Arabia
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King Abdulaziz Medical city
RECRUITINGJeddah, Jeddah, 21423, Saudi Arabia
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