Table 2 Distribution of the main topic categories in the 170 randomised controlled trials (RCTs); 142 published trials and 28 protocols registered on ClinicalTrial.gov
Topics | Number of RCTs (%) n = 170 |
|---|---|
Clinical nutrition strategy | 69 (40) |
Strategies to optimise delivery and minimise risk of EN | 36 |
Early versus delayed nutrient intake | 8 |
Amount of EN prescribed | 14 |
EN versus PN | 7 |
Strategies to optimise delivery and minimise risk of PN | 3 |
PN versus standard care | 1 |
Composition of clinical nutrition | 66 (39) |
Composition of EN | 30 |
Composition of nutrition | 21 |
Composition of PN | 15 |
Supplementation in clinical nutrition | 35 (21) |
Supplemental glutamine | 23 |
Supplemental antioxidants | 8 |
Supplemental PN | 3 |
Vitamins | 1 |