New nutrition strategy aims to speed recovery after abdominal surgery
NCT ID NCT05127109
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see if this approach improves recovery.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nutrition Ecosystem pathway (IV nutrition, oral supplements, and calorie measurement devices)
What this could lead to
If successful, this nutrition plan could reduce infections and shorten ICU stays for patients recovering from major abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site Phase 4 study with 300 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. The nutrition plan is complex and may not be easy to implement everywhere.
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