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NCT03487744 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Incidence of Diarrhea Using High and Low Osmolality Enteral Tube Feeding in Critically Ill Surgical Patients
A NA study, sponsored by University of Utah.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT03487744: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Utah.
NCT03487744 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03487744, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Utah.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose and primary objective of this study is to determine if there is an association between enteral tube feed (TF) osmolality and diarrhea in critically ill patients. The investigators hypothesize that the administration of a TF formulation with high osmolality will cause more diarrhea than a TF formulation with a lower osmolality.
Interventions
- OTHER Osmolite 1.5
- OTHER Promote without fiber
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03487744 stopped before completion
NCT03487744 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Osmolite 1.5 is the first listed.
NCT03487744 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03487744 about?
NCT03487744 is a clinical study titled "Incidence of Diarrhea Using High and Low Osmolality Enteral Tube Feeding in Critically Ill Surgical Patients". The purpose and primary objective of this study is to determine if there is an association between enteral tube feed (TF) osmolality and diarrhea in critically ill patients. The investigators hypothesize that the administration of a TF formulation with high osmolality will cause more diarrhea than a...
What is the current status of trial NCT03487744?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2018-07-02. Estimated completion is 2019-06-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03487744?
The interventions under investigation include: Osmolite 1.5 (OTHER), Promote without fiber (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03487744?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03487744's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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