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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Lipid Emulsion in Preterm Infants Requiring Parenteral Nutrition

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Cholestasis
Interventions
Drug: multicomponent lipid emulsion
Registration Number
NCT02663453
Lead Sponsor
Thammasat University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a multicomponent lipid emulsion containing 30% soybean oil, 30% medium-chain triglycerides, 25% olive oil, and 15% fish oil with a conventional pure soybean oil lipid emulsion on the incidence of neonatal cholestasis, infant growth, infant morbidity and the biochemical assessment of liver enzymes.

Detailed Description

Intravenous lipid emulsions are the major sources of non-protein energy and provision of required essential fatty acids.

The reference lipid emulsion, widely used for many years, is prepared from soybean oil, which is rich in omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols that contribute to hepatotoxicity and their metabolites result in pro-inflammatory eicosanoid production.

Existing evidence strongly supports a pathogenetic role of inflammation and oxidative stress on parenteral nutrition associated liver disease.

Subsequent development of lipid emulsions has focused on reducing the amount of soybean oil and replacing it with other oils.Moreover the omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil are metabolized to anti-inflammatory eicosanoids which can prevent inflammatory responses.

A novel multicomponent lipid emulsion may prevent liver injury, improve growth and decrease morbidity in preterm infants.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
44
Inclusion Criteria
  • Inborn infants with a gestational age of less than 30 weeks
  • Who required parenteral nutrition for at least 7 days
Exclusion Criteria
  • Evidence of congenital infection
  • Perinatal asphyxia
  • Congenital anomalies
  • Severe IVH
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Shock or circulation failure
  • Renal or hepatic disorders.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
control grouppure soybean oil lipid emulsionpure soybean oil lipid emulsion(intralipid) was administered at a dose of 1gm/kg/day within 24 hours after birth; lipid dosage was increased by an increment of 0.5gm/kg/day until the maximal dose of 3.5gm/kg/day was reached.The macronutrients and micronutrients were provided using the same products in both groups.
study groupmulticomponent lipid emulsionmulticomponent lipid emulsion composed of 30% soybean oil, 30% MCTs, 25% olive oil and 15% fish oil (SMOF lipid) was administered at a dose of 1gm/kg/day within 24 hours after birth; lipid dosage was increased by an increment of 0.5 gm/kg/day until the maximal dose of 3.5 gm/kg/day was reached.The macronutrients and micronutrients were provided using the same products in both groups.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of Neonatal Cholestasis3 months

direct bilirubin level of more than 2 mg/dL

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight Gainup to 24 weeks

in-hospital weight gain at birth until discharge (gram/day)

Height Gainup to 24 weeks

in-hospital height gain at birth until discharge (cm/week)

Neonatal Morbidities4 months

retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Incidence of Extrauterine Growth Restriction (EUGR)up to 24 weeks

weight that is less than the tenth percentile for corrected gestational age by the time of discharge

Head Circumference Gainup to 24 weeks

in-hospital head circumference gain at birth until discharge (cm/week)

Assessment of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)3 month

blood samples were obtained before enrollment, week 1, 2 and 3 (U/L) after parenteral nutrition administration

Assessment of Gamma Glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT)3 month

blood samples were obtained before enrollment, week 1, 2 and 3 (U/L) after parenteral nutrition administration

Assessment of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)3 month

blood samples were obtained before enrollment, week 1, 2 and 3 (U/L) after parenteral nutrition administration

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