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CompletedNCT04256369Updated Feb 3, 2022

Rate of Termination of Premixed Parenteral Nutrition (PN) in Surgical Patients Secondary to High Serum Electrolytes

An observational study in Hyperphosphatemia, Hyperkalemia and Hypermagnesemia, sponsored by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center. Completed at 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-02-03.

Sponsored by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
72
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

Introduction:

Various commercial premixed parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions have been introduced to clinical practice in 3-compartment large volume bags. Olimel N9E is the formulary premixed PN formula at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH \& RC). The commercial premixed PN was associated with a significant cost reduction compared to the compounded PN, with lower incidence of infectious complications, compared to the compounded PN formula. Electrolyte irregularities are commonly encountered with PN use. Patients who develop high serum potassium, magnesium or phosphate levels while receiving premixed PN are shifted to a compounded PN with lower electrolyte content. This study aims to describe the incidence of shifting of premixed PN to a compounded PN secondary to high serum electrolytes in surgical patients receiving commercial premixed PN.

Methods:

This is a prospective, cohort, study, to be conducted at KFSH \& RC, Riyadh. This study is proposed to commence after obtaining the approval of the Research Ethical Committee at KFSH \& RC. Patients enrolment will start after the approval at KFSH \& RC, by data collection phase, that might extend for a suspected 6-month until achieving the target sample size of 55 patients. The analysis phase will follow and elapse for 2 months. This is followed by 2 months to get the initial abstract. All patients will have their potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus levels assessed daily in the morning for the first 7 days of PN initiation. After the first week of PN support, according to the routine laboratories, electrolytes will be assessed at a minimum of three times a week thereafter while on PN. There will be no extra laboratory work obtained for the study purpose. The incidence of shifting from premixed PN to compounded PN will be assessed and reported. A description of the characteristics of patients who develop high serum level of electrolytes will be undertaken using regression analysis.

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Methods Study design and centres This is a prospective, cohort, multi-centre study, to be conducted at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, (KFSH \& RC), Riyadh. The study has been approved by KFSH\&RC Office of Research Affairs representing the institutional review board (IRB).

Subjects:

Sample Size Sample size has been calculated using Raosoft website based on the total surgical patients who receive PN support on monthly bases, which is 20 patients per month, and the duration of the data collection is expected to elapse 6 months. This makes the field population represented by 120 patients. According to a previous study that assessed need for bolus of electrolytes, 7% of the eligible patients are expected to have the outcome. Allowing for 5% margin of error and 95% confidence level the target sample size will be 72 patients from KFSH\&RC. Collaborating centers withdrew from this study due to insufficient eligible patients given the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protocol Surgical patients starting PN will be screened for the inclusion and exclusion criteria by the investigators of the study. Eligible patients will be asked to sign a consent form.

All patients will start PN after normalization of the following electrolytes potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus according to standard. Premixed PN formula, Olimel N9E will be started at a rate of 45 mL per hour for all patients on day 1 of PN support. After the routine assessment by pharmacists, the PN rate will be increased at an increment of 10 mL per hour on daily basis, representing the target goal of protein of 2 gm per kg according to the ideal body weight (IBW) , is achieved. Patients enrolled in the study will be followed while on PN support until cessation of PN or after 30 days of support have elapsed.

All patients will get their potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels assessed daily in the morning for the first 7 days of PN initiation. After the first week of PN support, electrolytes will be assessed at a minimum of three times a week thereafter while on PN. High electrolyte levels that develop on the following day of their respective low levels and corrected with bolus will not be considered as induced by PN.

Patients who develop hyperphosphatemia, hypermagnesemia, hyperkalaemia will get their PN stopped immediately and replaced with dextrose 10% water solution to run at 50 mL per hour till 21:00.Premixed PN will commence again at the same rate of the corresponding day. Patients who develop a second episode of any hyperphosphatemia, hypermagnesemia, or hyperkalaemia on the preceding day obtained from a blood sample will be shifted to the compounded PN.

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Conditions studied

  • Hyperphosphatemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypermagnesemia
  • Hypercalcemia

Keywords

  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypermagnesemia
  • Hyperphosphatemia
  • Hypercalcemia
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In context

Hyperphosphatemia

173 studies on the registry are indexed under Hyperphosphatemia; 16 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 72 is below the median of 200 across 25 observational studies indexed under Hyperphosphatemia.

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Lead sponsor

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center is the lead sponsor of 99 studies on the registry; 18 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

All adult (≥ 18) patients admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh , under non-cardiac surgical services, whether planned for surgery or to manage a surgical complication that developed within 30 after surgery, in which parenteral nutrition is indicated and is the sole source of nutrition.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Patients admitted under the care of non-cardiac surgical services, whether planned for surgery or to manage a surgical complications that developed within 30 after surgery.
  • Patients under the care of the following surgical teams: colorectal surgery, oncology surgery, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.
  • Patients starting PN as a sole source for nutrition with feeding status is nil per os (NPO)
  • Patients who receive sips of water or oral tablets will be included in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any degree of renal impairment defined as \< 60 mL/min/m2 as calculated according to the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation
  • Morbid obesity defined as (BMI) of > 40 kg/m2.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(2)

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GFR and eGFR (kidney filtering)

GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is how much blood the kidneys filter each minute. It is usually estimated from a blood test — eGFR, by formulas such as CKD-EPI or MDRD — and some studies ask for it to be measured directly instead. Usually given in mL/min/1.73 m².

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BMI (body mass index)

Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
72 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Primary Cohort

    Starting premixed Olimel N9E and follow for electrolyte irregularities.

    Combination Product: Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Premixed Olimel N9E

Interventions

  • Combination productParenteral Nutrition (PN) Premixed Olimel N9E

    Parenteral nutrition

    Also known as: Olimel N9E

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of shifting of Olimel N9E premixed formula to compounded PN secondary to the development of elevated electrolyte levels in surgical patients receiving PN.

    Serum phosphate level of \> 1.45 mmol/L, serum potassium level \> 5.0 mmol/L, and serum magnesium level \> 1.0 mmol/L.

    Time frame: Until cessation of parenteral nutritional support or after 30 days of PN support have elapsed.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rate of high serum levels of phosphate, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

    serum phosphate level of \> 1.45 mmol/L, serum potassium level \> 5.0 mmol/L, and serum magnesium level \> 1.0 mmol/L

    Time frame: Until cessation of parenteral nutritional support or after 30 days of PN support have elapsed

  2. Risk factors associated with the development of hyperphosphatemia

    Serum phosphate level of \> 1.45 mmol/L

    Time frame: Until cessation of parenteral nutritional support or after 30 days of PN support have elapsed

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Study locations

1 site
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
    Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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References and documents

Publications

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — On publication, according to the journal requirements.

Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form, Clinical study report

Time frame: After November 2020.

Access criteria: Pending

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 3, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04256369
Lead sponsor
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Responsible party
Hakeam Abdulaziz Hakeam (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Surgery. Pharmaceutical Care Division, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor College of Medicine, Alfaisal University., King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center) — Principal investigator
First posted
Feb 5, 2020
Start date
Feb 2, 2020
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2021
Completion
Dec 30, 2021
Last update
Feb 3, 2022

Study contacts

Hakeam Hakeam, MS Pharm
principal investigator · King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC)

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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