Enteral Formula Tolerance in Pediatric Patients

Enteral Formula Tolerance in Pediatric Patients

The purpose of this prospective study seeks to assess ability to achieve enteral feeding goals with standard polymeric enteral formula in a stable, pediatric tube-fed population.

In this prospective study, a population of stable, tube-fed children will consume a standard polymetric tube feeding formula to assess ability to achieve enteral feeding goals and tolerance outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1 - 13 years of age
• Currently tolerating enteral feeding
• Has enteral access
• Requires enteral tube feeding to provide 90% or more of their nutritional needs (without the use of modular(s)) for at least 9 days
• Having obtained his/her and/or his/her legal representative's informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Condition which contraindicates enteral feeding (i.e. intestinal obstruction)
• Lack of enteral access
• Any condition that would contraindicate use of the study product (i.e. need for severe fluid restriction, cow's milk protein allergy, other)
• Judged to be at risk for poor compliance to the study protocol
• Lack of informed consent
• Currently participating in another conflicting clinical trial