A multi-center, prospective, single-arm, open label, 13-month intervention study of a plant-based, high energy and protein enteral tube feed in home enterally tube fed patients
This intervention study assesses gastrointestinal tolerance and muscle strength in patients using a plant-based enteral feed, suggesting potential long-term benefits.
Key Points
Patients experienced greater absence of gastrointestinal symptoms with the plant-based feed compared to baseline, improving quality of life.
Physical function, measured by the 30-second chair stand test, improved by an average of 2 repetitions between six and thirteen months on the diet.
Total protein intake increased with the plant-based feed, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing nutritional status for patients.
Overall daily feed volume and estimated time for feeding significantly reduced, indicating efficiency in nutritional delivery.