Phase 2 Completed N=48 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants

preterm infants · Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00497289 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

85.4%

Results posted

Mar 2021

Primary outcomePrimary: Safety: Alanine Transaminase (ALT) — -0.83; -3.27 U/L — p=0.3654

Summary

The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory parameters. Efficiency will be assessed by monitoring of inflammatory parameters.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Safety: Alanine Transaminase (ALT)	-0.83; -3.27	0.3654
PRIMARY Efficacy: Interleukin-6 (IL-6)	-42.23; -68.74	0.0264 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

prematurity (birth weight 500 - 1500 g)
postnatal age 30 % during study duration
serious congenital infections and/or diseases
serious metabolic disturbances
severe cranial bleeding (Papile III, IV)
need for administration of blood products
contra-indication for iv lipid administration
withdrawal of consent

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