Randomized Study of the Use of Intravenous Choline Supplementation in Long Term Total Parenteral Nutrition
Fatty Liver
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Fatty Liver focused on measuring gastrointestinal disorders, hepatic steatosis, rare disease
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Receiving nightly total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for greater than 70% of nutritional needs for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to study entry; Receiving no greater than 38 kcal/kg/day/ideal body weight; Receiving lipid emulsion as part of TPN regimen Expected to require TPN for at least 34 weeks after study entry Hepatic steatosis documented by prestudy CT scan Consistent daily amount of intravenous amino acids, dextrose, or lipid received for 3 weeks prior to study entry --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- No concurrent cholinergic medications --Patient Characteristics-- Hepatic: Albumin at least 3.5 g/dL; No hepatic failure; PT no greater than 2 times upper limit of normal Renal: No renal failure requiring hemo- or peritoneal dialysis Other: No AIDS; Not pregnant or nursing; Negative pregnancy test; Fertile patients must use effective contraception