Effect of omega 3 on serum albumin levels, lipid profile and urea and creatinine profile in patients admitted to the Intensive care unit

Phase 2

• Conditions: Hypoalbuminemia.; Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements; E61.7

• Registration Number: IRCT20180210038685N2
• Lead Sponsor: Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 106

Inclusion Criteria

Hospitalized patients in intensive care unit
Age range is 50 - 85 years old
They are fed with a solution prepared in the hospital and through a nasogastric tube
Their serum albumin levels are less than 2.5 g / dL
Be hospitalized for at least 14 days.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Taking medications such as corticosteroids, tamoxifen, methotrexate, aspirin and warfarin, and any anticoagulants, those with blood disorders
People with poor immune system or who take immunosuppressive drugs
People with diabetes and high and uncontrolled blood pressure.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Albumin. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Urea. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Low-density lipoprotein. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Creatinine. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;High-density lipoprotein. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Triglycerides. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Cholesterol. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.;Very low-density lipoprotein. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Enzymatic assay by kit.