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Evaluating Benefit of Peptide Based Diet in Obese HEN Patients

United States12 participantsStarted 2023-03-25

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a low energy, high protein tube feeding formula on body weight in tube fed patients who are obese. It will also assess study formula tolerance as well as impact of the study formula on lean body mass, blood pressure, blood sugar and lipids.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patient receiving at least 90% of energy needs from enteral nutrition. * BMI \> 30. * History of stroke. * Weight stable over the past month. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of cancer undergoing active treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy). * Life expectancy of less than 6 months. * Stage IV or higher kidney disease (GFR \< 30).

What they're measuring

Change in body weight

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05080699

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

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