Improving nutrition for patients in intensive care units

Interpretation and Optimization of Nutrition in the Intensive Care Units

NA · Dim3 · NCT06342895

This study is testing a new way to improve nutrition for patients in intensive care units to help them recover faster and avoid complications.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment144 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDim3 (industry)
Locations1 site (Lille)
Trial IDNCT06342895 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on enhancing nutritional support for patients in intensive care units (ICUs) by monitoring and optimizing the delivery of prescribed nutrition. It addresses the common issue of inadequate nutritional intake, which can lead to serious complications and prolonged recovery times. The approach includes feedback mechanisms for nutritional support prescriptions and delivery, aiming to ensure that patients receive the necessary calories and proteins during their ICU stay. The study is conducted at the Lille University Hospital and involves collaboration with healthcare partners.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who are admitted to the Lille University Hospital Surgical ICU for at least three days and are receiving nutritional support.

Not a fit: Patients under 18, those with prior nutritional support before ICU admission, or individuals with treatment limitations may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the nutritional status and overall recovery of ICU patients, potentially reducing complications and length of hospital stays.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated that optimizing nutritional support in ICU settings can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 and over.
* French Social Security system registration.
* First stay in ICU
* Admitted to the Lille University Hospital Surgical ICU for at least 3 days.
* Active enteral and/or parenteral nutritional support prescription
* Patient and/or next-of-kin informed about the study and having consented to participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18
* Burn patient
* Admitted to the ICU with a prior active enteral/parenteral nutritional support before day 3, except trophic nutrition
* Dying patient, not-to-be-resuscitated order, or other treatment limitation decision at ICU admission
* Adult under guardianship
* Department of corrections inmate

Where this trial is running

Lille

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Nutritional Support, Intensive Care Unit, Protein Calorie Malnutrition, Refeeding syndrome, Clinical Decision Support Systems

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.