Enteral Glutamine Supplementation for the Patient With Major Torso Trauma
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2006-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Glutamine is considered a conditionally essential amino acid during critical illness. After
severe trauma, glutamine supplementation into the gastrointestinal tract may help maintain
bowel function. We hypothesize that for the major torso trauma patient, high dose glutamine
given enterally during resuscitation from shock and continued during enteral nutrition
support is absorbed, available systemically and preserves gut integrity.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston