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Individualized Metabolic Assessment and Nutritional Optimization in Children With Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency

NCT02354495 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 16

Last updated 2016-01-27

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Summary

The investigators aim to examine the feasibility of individualized diet intervention in children dependent on long-term mechanical ventilator support at home. The investigators will use a multidisciplinary model that will allow for diet modification based on comprehensive nutrition, metabolic and respiratory assessments performed in the subjects' home. the impact of this intervention (for 12 weeks) on body composition and respiratory variables will be assessed.

Conditions

  • Nutrition

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Changes in energy and protein intake

Energy intake will be based on accurate measurements of energy expenditure. Protein intake will be matched to age-based recommended values if necessary.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Month
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-08-31
Primary Completion
2014-08-31
Completion
2015-06-30

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