Can extra protein help sick kids leave the ICU sooner?
NCT ID NCT04565613
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding extra protein to standard feeding helps underweight critically ill children recover faster. Researchers enrolled 34 children aged 28 days to 18 years who were on breathing support in the intensive care unit (PICU). The goal was to see if this approach is practical and safe, and to gather data for a larger future trial.
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National University Hospital
Singapore, 119228, Singapore
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