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New treatment option for Patients With Home Parenteral Nutrition
Official title Chronobiology and Home Parenteral Nutrition Study. CHRONO-HPN Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07554703
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is critical for patients with impaired oral intake and is typically administered via parenteral nutrition (PN). Current infusion practices-nocturnal home parenteral nutrition (NHPN)-may induce circadian misalignment (chronodisruption).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Participants must have been receiving nighttime home parenteral nutrition (NPN) for at least two consecutive months. Referred from the Regional...
- Participants must not have suffered any recent acute illnesses.
- Participants must not have been hospitalized, received transfusions, or visited the emergency room in the last month.
- Participants must not have made significant changes to their diet or physical activity during the last two months.
- Participants must provide informed consent (patient or legal representative).
You likely can't join if
- Known sleep or circadian rhythm disorders.
- Use of melatonin for sleep.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must have been receiving nighttime home parenteral nutrition (NPN) for at least two consecutive months. Referred from the Regional University Hospital of Málaga (HRUM), Virgen del Rocío Hospital of Seville...
- Participants must not have suffered any recent acute illnesses.
- Participants must not have been hospitalized, received transfusions, or visited the emergency room in the last month.
- Participants must not have made significant changes to their diet or physical activity during the last two months.
- Participants must provide informed consent (patient or legal representative).
- Participants must be able to answer the questionnaires.
- Participants must be metabolically and clinically stable.
- Known sleep or circadian rhythm disorders.
- Use of melatonin for sleep.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Málaga, Málaga, Spain
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Málaga, Málaga, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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