A subjects required nasogastric tube feeding for at least 14 days before inclusion of this study. NG tube, Nutrition, Meal replacement
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 40 and 99 years 2. Subjects are considered suitable for transition to nasogastric tube feeding with a standard formula. 3. Cardiovascular stability was required, demonstrated by a resting heart rate of less than 120 beats per minute and a mean arterial pressure (MAP) greater than or equal to 65 mmHg.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects being diagnosed with severe malnutrition, acute illnesses, gastrointestinal ob-struction or gastro-intestinal dysmotility, diarrhea (at least three episodes of loose stools per day), significant liver and gallbladder issues in their medical history. 2. Subjects were require specific nutritional management for disease-related symptoms. 3. Subjects allergies to soy, dairy proteins, rice bran oil, medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, or sodium caseinate. 4. . Subjects received corticosteroids at a dosage greater than 2 mg/kg of body weight within the two weeks before enrollment. 5. Women who were pregnant or breastfeeding were also not eligible for this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight 7 day after intervention Weight measurement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| BMI 7 day after intervention Calculated from weight and height | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Chiang Mai University