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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) |
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Information provided by: | Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00395161 |
Despite strict hand washing, sterile technique, and antibiotic-coated catheters, nosocomial infection and sepsis remain the leading acquired causes of morbidity and mortality in critically ill children. Subsequent use of antibiotics to treat nosocomial infection and sepsis is considered a major attributable factor in the rise of antibiotic-resistant organisms in this population of children. This study will use a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial design to test the hypothesis that daily prophylaxis with metoclopramide, zinc, selenium and glutamine will reduce nosocomial infection and sepsis in critically ill children.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Sepsis |
Drug: Metoclopramide Drug: Zinc Dietary Supplement: Glutamine Drug: Selenium Other: saline Other: sterile water Other: selenium Dietary Supplement: whey-protein |
Phase III |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Prevention, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | The Critical Illness Stress-Induced Immune Suppression Prevention Trial |
Estimated Enrollment: | 600 |
Study Start Date: | April 2007 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | April 2009 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | April 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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A: Experimental
metoclopramide, zinc, selenium, and glutamine
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Drug: Metoclopramide
0.2 mg/kg/dose IV every 12 hours
Drug: Zinc
one enteral dose daily of zinc chloride (10 mg/day elemental zinc for infants < or equal to one year of age, and 20 mg/day elemental zinc for patients > 1 year of age)
Dietary Supplement: Glutamine
one enteral dose daily of glutamine 0.3 gm/kg/day
Drug: Selenium
one enteral dose daily of selenium (40 μg for infants < 8 months of age, 60 μg for infants 8 to 12 months of age, 90 μg for children 1-3 years, 150 μg for children 4-8 years, 280 μg for children 9 to 13 years, and 400 μg for children > 13 years)
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B: Placebo Comparator
saline, sterile water, whey protein
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Other: saline
equivalent volume of intravenous saline
Other: sterile water
equivalent volume of sterile water
Other: selenium
equivalent volume of sterile water
Dietary Supplement: whey-protein
one enteral dose daily of whey-protein
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Despite strict hand washing, sterile technique, and antibiotic-coated catheters, nosocomial infection and sepsis remain the leading acquired causes of morbidity and mortality in critically ill children. Subsequent use of antibiotics to treat nosocomial infection and sepsis is considered a major attributable factor in the rise of antibiotic-resistant organisms in this population of children. Presently, "prophylaxis" strategies are used to prevent stress-induced gastrointestinal bleeding; however, no "prophylaxis" strategy is used to prevent stress-induced nosocomial infection and sepsis. When left unopposed, the stress hormone, cortisol, induces lymphocyte apoptosis, lymphopenia, and immune insufficiency. Prolactin is the counter-regulatory stress hormone that prevents cortisol-induced apoptosis and immunosuppression. Zinc, selenium, and glutamine are also important in maintenance of lymphocyte health. Critically ill patients commonly develop hypoprolactinemia secondary to increased central nervous system dopaminergic activity, as well as zinc, selenium, and glutamine deficiency caused by increased utilization and decreased supply. Hypoprolactinemia can be prevented by metoclopramide, a dopamine 2 receptor antagonist commonly used as a prokinetic in children, and zinc, selenium, and glutamine deficiency can be prevented with enteral supplementation. This study will use a double-blind randomized controlled trial design to test the hypothesis that daily prophylaxis with metoclopramide, zinc, selenium and glutamine will reduce nosocomial infection and sepsis in critically ill children.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 12 Months to 17 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
During the initial accrual period for this study, prior to the first interim analysis, patients will be eligible for enrollment if they:
After the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) conducts its first interim evaluation, after enrollment of approximately 200 subjects, a decision will be made by the DSMB concerning enrollment of subjects between 40 weeks gestational age and 12 months. If the DSMB approves enrollment of infants after the first interim analysis, then patients will be eligible for enrollment if they:
Exclusion Criteria:
During the initial accrual period for this study, prior to the first interim analysis, patients will be ineligible for enrollment if ANY of the following is true or anticipated:
After the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) conducts its first interim evaluation, after enrollment of approximately 200 subjects, a decision will be made by the DSMB concerning enrollment of subjects between 40 weeks gestational age and 12 months. If the DSMB approves enrollment of infants after the first interim analysis, then patients will be ineligible for enrollment if ANY of the following is true or anticipated:
Contact: Jeri L Burr, BS, RN-BC, CCRC | 801-587-7753 | jeri.burr@hsc.utah.edu |
Contact: Tracy L Hellem, BSN, RN | 801-587-7758 | tracy.hellem@hsc.utah.edu |
United States, Arkansas | |
Arkansas Children's Hospital | Recruiting |
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72202 | |
Principal Investigator: Kanwaljeet S Anand, M.D. | |
United States, California | |
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Recruiting |
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027 | |
Principal Investigator: Christopher Newth, M.D. | |
University of California Los Angeles Medical Center | Recruiting |
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095 | |
Sub-Investigator: Rick Harrison, M.D. | |
United States, District of Columbia | |
Children's National Medical Center | Recruiting |
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010 | |
Principal Investigator: John Berger, M.D. | |
United States, Michigan | |
Children's Hospital of Michigan | Recruiting |
Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201 | |
Principal Investigator: Kathleen Meert, M.D. | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Recruiting |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213 | |
Principal Investigator: Joseph Carcillo, M.D. | |
United States, Washington | |
Seattle Children's Hospital | Recruiting |
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105 | |
Principal Investigator: Jerry Zimmerman, M.D. |
Principal Investigator: | Joseph Carcillo, MD | University of Pittsburgh |
Responsible Party: | University of Utah ( J. Michael Dean, MD, MBA ) |
Study ID Numbers: | U01HD049934, CPCCRN-003 |
Study First Received: | October 31, 2006 |
Last Updated: | August 5, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00395161 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
sepsis prevention mineral supplementation |
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Selenium Sepsis Dopamine Critical Illness |
Zinc Stress Metoclopramide Inflammation |
Neurotransmitter Agents Antioxidants Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Growth Substances Physiological Effects of Drugs Gastrointestinal Agents Antiemetics Trace Elements Dopamine Antagonists Infection |
Protective Agents Pharmacologic Actions Pathologic Processes Autonomic Agents Therapeutic Uses Dopamine Agents Micronutrients Peripheral Nervous System Agents Central Nervous System Agents |