Short enteral nutrition for infants with bronchiolitis in the emergency room
Evaluation of Short Enteral Nutrition and Monitoring in the Emergency Room for Infants Under 1 Year of Age With Bronchiolitis With Main Nutritional Impairment
This study tests a new feeding plan for infants with bronchiolitis in the emergency room to see if it helps them get better while also making things easier for their families and the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Weeks to 1 Year |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron) |
| Trial ID | NCT06304727 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the implementation of a short enteral nutrition protocol for infants suffering from bronchiolitis in the pediatric emergency room. The approach aims to provide continuous enteral nutrition to infants who are unable to eat, thereby alleviating hospital congestion during the winter epidemic. By monitoring these patients in an outpatient setting, the study seeks to enhance family comfort and satisfaction while managing the increased demand on healthcare resources. The study will review clinical data to assess the effectiveness of this protocol.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants diagnosed with bronchiolitis who require enteral nutrition during their hospitalization.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require enteral nutrition or whose parents refuse participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve the management of bronchiolitis in infants, reducing hospital stays and enhancing patient comfort.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies focusing on outpatient management of bronchiolitis have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children being treated according to our Short-Term Enteral Nutrition Protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Parents refusal
Where this trial is running
Bron
- Hopital Femme Mere Enfant — Bron, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dominique PLOIN, MD
- Email: dominique.ploin@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 0427855642
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.