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Protein timing may matter for sick kids in the ICU

NCT ID NCT06721923

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether giving protein all at once (bolus) or slowly over time (continuous) helps critically ill children ages 1-11 keep their weight and muscle better. Researchers will measure arm size and thigh muscle with ultrasound over two weeks. The goal is to find out which method works best to support nutrition in the pediatric ICU.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Beneprotein powder (whey-based protein supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving protein in bolus doses helps critically ill children maintain muscle mass better than continuous feeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 96 children, so results may not apply to all PICU patients. It is too early to know if one method is truly better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 96 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children admitted to PICU over 1 year of age and younger than 11 years of life * Expected to remain in the pediatric intensive care unit for longer than 72 hours * Receiving standard pediatric formula via NGT/OGT/GT Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular condition such as muscular dystrophy * Admitted with home prescription for high dose steroids, receives growth hormone or insulin * Enteral nutrition is contraindicated or if nutrition requirements are partially/fully met by parenteral nutrition * Formula delivered into the small bowel (duodenum/jejunum, NJT/GJ) * Those who require a highly specialized diet (E.g., large burns or metabolic diseases) * Patients with a cow's milk protein allergy cannot safely receive a whey-based protein supplement

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Conditions

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Critical Illness

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Critical illness Dietary protein Enteral nutrition therapy Pediatric intensive care

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Childrens Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada

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