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Effects of Enteral Glutamine on Intestinal Permeability in Hospitalized Patients With Enteral Feeding in Intensive Care Unit
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Glutamin and Maltodextrin for Critical Illness and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Glutamine-induced recovery in intestinal barrier function by reducing bacterial translocation was demonstrated in previous studies. In this trial, intensive care unit patients with enteral feeding will receive either enteral glutamine or maltodextrin as placebo for 10 days and the effects of the intervention on intestinal permeability will be assessed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Enteral Glutamine 0.3g/kg/day powdered glutamine to be mixed in with water and given via nasogastric tube q4 hrs.
Maltodextrin mixed with water given via NG tube q 4 hours.