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Low Dose Parenteral Fat for Prevention of Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis in Preterm Neonates
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Intravenous fat emulsion and Restriction of intravenous fat emulsion to 1 gm/kg/d for Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Liver Disease. Completed, enrolled 136 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of the study is to determine if parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC) is related to the amount of parenteral (intravenous) fat administered to premature babies until full enteral nutrition is achieved.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
An infusion of intravenous fat will start at 0.5 grams/kg on the first day of life, with increments of 0.5 -1.0 grams/kg every day, until a total dose of 3 grams/kg is reached.
Intravenous fat will be started at 0.5 grams/kg on the first day of life and then increase to a dose of 1gram/kg/day the next day. There will be no further increase in the amount of intravenous fat.