Enteral Formula Tolerance in Pediatric Patients

In this prospective study, a population of stable, tube-fed children will consume a standard polymetric tube feeding formula to assess ability to achieve enteral feeding goals and tolerance outcomes.

Inclusion criteria

• 1 - 13 years of age
• Currently tolerating enteral feeding
• Has enteral access
• Requires enteral tube feeding to provide 90% or more of their nutritional needs (without the use of modular(s)) for at least 9 days
• Having obtained his/her and/or his/her legal representative's informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Condition which contraindicates enteral feeding (i.e. intestinal obstruction)
• Lack of enteral access
• Any condition that would contraindicate use of the study product (i.e. need for severe fluid restriction, cow's milk protein allergy, other)
• Judged to be at risk for poor compliance to the study protocol
• Lack of informed consent
• Currently participating in another conflicting clinical trial