Using parenteral nutrition cycling to prevent cholestasis in newborns

Parenteral Nutrition Cycling for Prevention of Cholestatic Syndrome in Newborn

Not applicable Interventional Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa · NCT06366880

This study is testing if a new way of giving nutrition through IV can help prevent liver problems in newborns who can’t tolerate regular feeding.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment66 (estimated)
Ages1 Hour to 28 Days
SexAll
SponsorHospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa Government
Locations1 site (Culiacán, Sinaloa)
Trial IDNCT06366880 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the benefits and risks of parenteral nutrition cycling (PNC) compared to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in term and late preterm infants who are likely to have intolerance to enteral nutrition. Conducted in the NICU of the Pediatric Hospital of Sinaloa, the study will randomize 66 infants to receive either PNC or TPN after obtaining informed parental consent. The primary outcome is the incidence of cholestasis by Day 28 of admission, while secondary outcomes include various clinical and biochemical measures such as hypoglycemia and hospital-acquired infections.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are infants born at or after 34 weeks of gestation who are expected to have intolerance to enteral nutrition for at least 10 days.

Not a fit: Patients with existing liver diseases or malformations causing cholestasis will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could reduce the incidence of cholestasis in newborns receiving parenteral nutrition.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence regarding the benefits of parenteral nutrition cycling in this specific population, variations in clinical practice suggest that this approach is novel and may provide new insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Chylothorax
* Intestinal obstruction
* Intestinal malrotation
* Intestinal intussusception
* Gastroschisis
* Intestinal volvulus
* Duodenal atresia
* Enterocolitis
* Sepsis
* Septic shock
* Prolonged fast
* Authorization of the study by parents

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of liver diseases or malformations that cause cholestasis.
* All patients who have received medical treatment for cholestasis are excluded.

Where this trial is running

Culiacán, Sinaloa

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.
Conditions Cholestasis in NewbornParenteral nutrition cyclingIncidence of colestasisIncidence of hypoglycemiaHospital-acquired infectionsRandomised controlled trial
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.