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NCT00888147 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients

A clinical trial of Constipation, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Completed
Registry status
19
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00888147 is a study of Constipation that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, below the 205-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00888147, a study of Constipation, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

COMPLETED
Registry status
19 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

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 Studied

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Fiber containing tube feeding formula

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester - Rochester

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 19 participants
Start Date 2009-04
Est. Completion 2011-07

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00888147

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00888147 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 205-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The listed sponsor is Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Constipation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Fiber containing tube feeding formula is the first listed.

NCT00888147 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00888147 about?

NCT00888147 is a clinical study titled "Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients". 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 patien...

What is the current status of trial NCT00888147?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2009-04. Estimated completion is 2011-07.

What conditions does trial NCT00888147 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Constipation.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00888147?

The interventions under investigation include: Fiber containing tube feeding formula (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00888147?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00888147 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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