NCT05411848

2kcal Tube Feed Study

Evaluation of a Nutritionally Complete, Plant-based, High Energy, High Protein, Enteral Tube Feed in Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Nutricia UK Ltd · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 16 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a plant-based, high energy, high protein tube feed with and without inclusion of fibre on gastrointestinal tolerance in adult patients who require nutritional support via enteral tube feeding over a 28-day period, followed by a 12-month follow-up. Secondary aims are to determine the effects on compliance, acceptability, anthropometry, nutrient intake, and physical function. This is a prospective, longitudinal, 28-day intervention study with a 1-day baseline period and a 1-year follow-up.

Conditions

• Enteral Nutrition
• Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	2kcal HP PlantBased	Patients will receive a minimum of 1 bottle per day of either (or both of) 2kcal HP PlantBased and/or 2kcal HP PlantBased MultiFibre Tube Feeds for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 28 days. During the 12-month follow-up, patients will have access to the same trial prescription as per the 28-day intervention period.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-05-17
• Primary completion: 2023-12-15
• Completion: 2023-12-15
• First posted: 2022-06-09
• Last updated: 2025-02-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Kingdom