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early enteral nutrition
Early enteral nutrition (EEN) is a marketed nutritional intervention developed by Nanjing University School of Medicine, supported by extensive clinical evidence from 100 trials and 1,113 publications. The approach involves providing nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract during acute illness, demonstrating clinical benefits across acute pancreatitis, critical illness, and postoperative recovery. EEN represents a paradigm shift from traditional parenteral nutrition, offering improved outcomes, reduced infection rates, and better preservation of gut barrier function. With robust clinical validation and widespread adoption in clinical practice, EEN has become standard-of-care in multiple acute care settings. The extensive publication record underscores its clinical significance and establishes it as a foundational therapeutic strategy in critical care and surgical recovery protocols.
At a glance
| Generic name | early enteral nutrition |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Nanjing University School of Medicine |
| Drug class | Nutritional intervention / Dietary management strategy |
| Target | Gastrointestinal tract mucosa and intestinal barrier function |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Metabolic |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Critical Illness
- Postoperative Recovery
Common side effects
Drug interactions
- Antibiotics
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
- H2 Antagonists
- Lactulose
- Opioids
Key clinical trials
- Optimizing Early Nutrition Support in Severe Stroke-2 (PHASE3)
- Value of Early Postoperative Peptide-based Formula in Critically Ill Obstetrics on Recovery Enhancement (NA)
- Protocolized Reduction of Non-resuscitation Fluids Versus Usual Care in Septic Shock Patients (NA)
- Enteral Versus Parenteral Nutrition During Recovery After Shock (NA)
- The Effect of Early Enteral Nutrition Feeding Process Assisted by Gastrointestinal Ultrasonography (NA)
- Protocol-driven Nutrition in Preterm Infants (NA)
- Impact of Early Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition on Mortality in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Catecholamines (NA)
- Standardized Management of Esophageal Fistula in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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