Protein dosing study aims to boost brain recovery in ICU patients

NCT ID NCT07295301

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving different amounts of protein early on can help people with serious brain injuries or strokes recover better in the ICU. 216 adults will be split into three groups, each receiving a different protein dose through a feeding tube. The main goal is to see if higher protein levels lead to better consciousness scores after 28 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

enteral protein supplementation (whey protein powder and enteral nutrition formulas)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors determine the optimal protein dose to improve consciousness and reduce complications in critically ill brain patients.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to a clear recommendation, and individual patient responses can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage ischemic stroke traumatic brain injury

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.