Evaluating Benefit of Peptide Based Diet in Obese HEN Patients

Effect of Hypocaloric, High-protein Enteral Formula on Body Weight and Health Outcomes in Obese HEN Patients: A Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a low energy, high protein tube feeding formula on body weight in tube fed patients who are obese. It will also assess study formula tolerance as well as impact of the study formula on lean body mass, blood pressure, blood sugar and lipids.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patient receiving at least 90% of energy needs from enteral nutrition.
• BMI > 30.
• History of stroke.
• Weight stable over the past month.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of cancer undergoing active treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy).
• Life expectancy of less than 6 months.
• Stage IV or higher kidney disease (GFR < 30).