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Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients

NCT00888147 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2011-09-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

During radiation treatment for head and neck cancer a large percentage of patients at Mayo Clinic Rochester develop the need for tube feeding to meet nutrition and hydration needs. These patients are usually taking pain medication along with a stool softener or laxative. Currently, when these patients get a feeding tube it is our standard practice to choose a fiber-free enteral tube feeding formula as to not worsen their constipation. Currently, there are no guidelines as to which patients are good candidates for fiber containing enteral tube feeding formulas. The investigators hope this study will help determine if fiber containing enteral tube feeding formulas can be used for patients undergoing radiation for head and neck cancer without increasing rates of constipation or increasing use of stool softeners/laxatives.

Hypothesis: Participants enrolled in the study will not have increased rates of constipation on fiber-containing enteral tube feeding formula compared to historical standards on fiber-free formula.

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Fiber containing tube feeding formula

This group will be prescribed adequate calories, protein and fluid using a formula that contains fiber.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Lisa M Epp, BS · Mayo Clinic

  • Yolanda I Garces, MD · Mayo Clinic

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-04-30
Primary Completion
2011-07-31
Completion
2011-07-31

Countries

  • United States

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