New feeding method could help sick kids get more nutrition in the ICU
NCT ID NCT05286177
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to feed critically ill children through a tube. Instead of setting a fixed hourly rate, nurses adjust the feeding speed to make sure the child gets the full daily amount, even if feedings are interrupted. The trial involves 20 children in the pediatric ICU and aims to see if this approach is practical for a larger study.
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Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, 73b6a8, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
volume-based enteral feeding algorithm
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could help critically ill children get the nutrition they need to recover faster and leave the hospital sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 20 children, so it cannot prove that the feeding method improves health outcomes. It is designed to see if a larger trial is possible, not to test effectiveness.
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