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Plant-Protein Dominant Tube Feed Study
Sponsor: Nutricia UK Ltd
Summary
This study aims to determine whether a reformulated plant-protein dominant protein blend in four existing enteral tube feeds is as effective as animal-protein dominant formulations in patients who are tube fed at home. This is an exploratory randomised, controlled, trial with a 3-day baseline period. Adult home tube feeding patients will be randomised to receive either a plant-protein dominant formulation or a control product (an animal-protein dominant formulation) for a 3-month intervention period followed by a 6-month and 12-month follow-up. The outcomes include gastrointestinal tolerance, compliance, acceptability, anthropometry, nutrient intake, and physical function
Official title: Exploratory Randomised, Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Impact Of Four Nutritionally Complete, Plant-Protein Dominant, Enteral Tube Feeds On Long Term Outcomes In Community-Based Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Plant-protein dominant enteral feed
Patients randomised to the Intervention Group will continue their existing tube feed for 3 days (baseline period) after which they will then receive one (or a combination) of the 4 plant-protein dominant enteral feeds (1kcal/ml or 1.5kcal/ml, with or without fibre) for 3 months. Patients who chose to remain on the study feed following the duration of the trial will be invited to participate in the full 12-month follow up (an additional 9 months), where data will be collected at 6- and 12-months. The feed prescription will be determined on an individual basis by the dietitian responsible for the patient's nutritional management but will be a minimum of 500ml feed per day (providing ≥500kcal).
Animal-protein dominant enteral feed
Patients randomised to the Control Group will continue their existing tube feed for 3 days (baseline period) after which they will then receive one (or a combination) of the 4 animal-protein dominant control feeds (1kcal/ml or 1.5kcal/ml, with or without fibre) for 3 months. Patients who chose to remain on the study feed following the duration of the trial will be invited to participate in the full 12-month follow up (an additional 9 months), where data will be collected at 6- and 12-months. The feed prescription will be determined on an individual basis by the dietitian responsible for the patient's nutritional management but will be a minimum of 500ml feed per day (providing ≥500kcal).
Locations (1)
Nutricia Ltd
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom