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Optimized Caloric-proteic Nutrition in Septic and Septic Shock Patients

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Sepsis
Septic Shock
Registration Number
NCT02731144
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Sao Domingos
Brief Summary

In this pilot randomized prospective controlled trial the investigators intend to compare the use of a nutritional therapy based on caloric intake determined by indirect calorimetry and high protein intake with nutritional regimen based on 25 Kcal / kg / day and protein intake usually recommended for critically ill patients (1.4 to 1.5 grams / kg / day of protein).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients admitted to the ICU with sepsis and septic shock according to 3rd International Sepsis Consensus Conference Definitions for sepsis and septic shock
  • Mechanically ventilated
  • Expected length of stay in ICU ≥ 4 days
  • Written informed consent obtained from authorized surrogates
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy
  • Requirement for inspired oxygen content (FIO2) > 0.60
  • High output bronchopleural fistula

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical function measured through the tool Physical Component Summary - PCS of Short Form 36Three months after randomization
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hospital mortalityUp to 1 year
Length of ICU stayUp to 1 year
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