Weight gain in newborns following the adoption of the stoma refeeding technique

Not Applicable

• Conditions: malnutrition; high-output stoma; intestinal failure; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000835842
• Lead Sponsor: The Insides Company

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 5 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Neonates with one or more small intestine stomas or entero-atmospheric fistula(s)
2. Sufficient distal tract length able to handle chyme or enteral nutrition
3. Guardian able to understand the risks/benefits of the study as well as giving consent to their children's participation.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Distal obstruction, anastomotic leak
2. Inability to tolerate chyme reinfusion or enteral feeding.
3. Clinical concern for ischaemic gut
4. Inability to safely intubate the distal stoma.
5. Septic or critically unwell patient

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified