Plant-Based tube feeds put to the test in home patients

NCT ID NCT07422935

Disease control Sponsor: Nutricia UK Ltd Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares new plant-protein tube feeds to standard animal-protein ones in adults who need tube feeding at home. Over 110 participants will try the plant-based feed for 3 months, with follow-ups up to a year. Researchers will check gut comfort, how well patients accept the feed, and their nutrition and strength.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: plant-protein dominant enteral tube feed
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that plant-protein tube feeds are a viable alternative to animal-protein ones, offering more options for home tube-fed patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early exploratory trial with only 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study focuses on tolerance and nutrition, not long-term health outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 110 people

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

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female -≥16 years of age * Using or requiring an enteral tube feed in the community as part of nutritional management plan * Expected to receive at least 500ml (≥500kcal) per day from one of the study products Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving parenteral nutrition * Patients with major hepatic dysfunction (i.e., decompensated liver disease) * Patients with major renal dysfunction (i.e., requiring filtration or stage 4/5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)) * Patients receiving inpatient care * Known pregnancy or lactation * Participation in other clinical intervention studies within 1 month of this study * Allergy to any study product ingredients * Investigator concern regarding ability or willingness of patient to comply with the study requirements.

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Enteral feeds Enteral nutrition (food for special medical purposes)

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Plant-Based tube feeds put to the test in home patients

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