Overview

The Efficacy and Safety of Diluted Oral Phosphate Enema Versus Intravenous Sodium Glycerophosphate in The Treatment of Hypophosphatemia in ICU Patients

Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2024-12-30
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the efficacy and safety of diluted phosphate enema in treating hypophosphatemia in adults in critical care unit in comparison to intravenous sodium glycero-phosphate as the current standard of care. The main question it aims to answer is: can the investigators rely on phosphate enemas as an effective and safe treatment option for hypophosphatemia in critically ill adults, in the era of global shortage of parenteral nutrition solutions and the absence of defined guidelines for treatment of acute hypophosphatemia in those population.
Phase:
PHASE2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University