Use of ReliZORB for Feeding Intolerance in Critically Ill Patients
Multi Organ Failure, Critical Illness
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Multi Organ Failure
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Admission to Surgical or Medical Intensive Care Unit within 72 hours Evidence of multi-organ failure No enteral nutrition started Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women and prisoners Hypotension is attributed to suspected or confirmed cardiogenic shock Moribund patients (expected to pass within 72h) Evidence of intestinal obstruction, ischemia, bleeding, perforation, fistulas or tract discontinuity Sepsis suspected or confirmed due to an abdominal source C. Difficile or other gastrointestinal infection that may manifest with diarrhea Constipation as a pre-existing comorbidity Use of pancreatic hormone stimulant or inhibitor during or immediately prior to hospital admission Use of parenteral nutrition Patients receiving cancer-related treatment in the last 6 months
Sites / Locations
- Duke University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
ReliZORB
Placebo
ReliZORB enzyme cartridges will be used with enteral feedings for 5 days
Placebo enzyme cartridges will be used with enteral feedings for 5 days