Observing nutrition in critically ill children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multi-centre observational study focuses on nutritional practices in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) across Australia and New Zealand. It aims to collect data on various nutritional outcomes, including the methods of nutrition support, energy and protein provision, and patient-centered outcomes such as duration of respiratory support and hospital stay. The study will run in two phases, starting in late 2024 and again in 2026, and will also evaluate the delivery of nutrition services in both PICU and ward settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All patients \</=18 years of age
2. Admitted to the PICU after 00:00 on the day of the study period commencement
3. Admitted to the PICU for \>72 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those previously enrolled during the study period (i.e. those re-admitted to PICU)
2. Those for end of life care only
3. Those admitted for organ donation

Where it's running

• Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide
  Adelaide, Australia Recruiting
• Queensland Children's Hospital
  Brisbane, Australia Recruiting
• Royal Hobart Hospital
  Hobart, Australia Recruiting
• Monash Children's Hospital
  Melbourne, Australia Recruiting
• The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
  Melbourne, Australia Recruiting
• Perth Children's Hospital
  Perth, Australia Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.