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Parenteral NutritionC-SMART-PNNCT04234152

Complete Shielding of Multivitamins to Reduce Toxic Peroxides in the Parenteral Nutrition: A Pilot Study

A study testing Photo-protection in people with Parenteral Nutrition and Infant, Premature, Diseases, run by St. Justine's Hospital at 2 sites in Canada.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if a new and simple method involving complete photo-protection of multivitamins only (since sampling through infusion) will result in a significant reduction of peroxide contamination of parenteral nutrition compared to standard method of parenteral nutrition preparation and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 minute to 2 days
What is being tested?
Photo-protection
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
35 participants
Where
2 sitesCanada
Study dates
23 Nov 2020to 17 Jan 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 minute to 2 days
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Infants < 28 weeks of gestational age
  • Obtaining parental consent before the start of the first PN prescribed by the attending physician

Who cannot join

  • Significant congenital malformations
  • Infant is currently enrolled in another trial -unless approval of trial research team-
  • Parent inability to comprehend and consent

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Canada2 sites
  • CHU Sainte-Justine

    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5

  • University of Montreal, Sainte-Justine Hospital

    Montreal

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About this study

Official title: Complete Shielding of Multivitamins to Reduce Toxic Peroxides in the Parenteral Nutrition: A Pilot Study (C SMART-PN, Pilot)

The purpose of this study is to examine if a new and simple method involving complete photo-protection of multivitamins only (since sampling through infusion) will result in a significant reduction of peroxide contamination of parenteral nutrition compared to standard method of parenteral nutrition preparation and infusion in extremely preterm infants.

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Hypothesis and Objectives:

The investigators propose, in this pilot study, a new and simple method involving complete photo-protection of multivitamins (MV) only (since sampling through infusion) and they hypothesize that this method will be readily applicable and will result in a significant reduction of peroxide contamination of parenteral nutrition (PN) compared to standard care of PN preparation and infusion method.

In Vitro Results Using This Proposed Photo-Protection Method:

This method has reduced the quantity of infused peroxides (as equivalent H2O2). When adding the generated peroxides over 5 hours (5 samples: at times 0, 30 minutes, 1, 3 and 5 hours), the total peroxides were 1270± 47 micromolar (μM) without photo-protection vs. 710±16 μM with this method, leading to 45% reduction of peroxides (data presented as a poster presentation in the Pediatric academic societies meeting , 2018, Poster number 2874.625). This reduction is comparable to the previously reported in vitro data for the whole PN complete photo-protection that reported 50% reduction of peroxides.

Specific objective of this pilot study:

To examine if this new and simple method will be feasible in clinical practice and will result in a significant reduction of urinary peroxide concentration when compared to standard PN compounding and infusion technique.

Innovation:

The investigators' team's long experience in this field permitted the identification of the interaction between light and MV (specifically riboflavin) that leads to doubling the amount of peroxides contaminating the PN. The complexity of complete photo-protection encountered by the team to conduct small uni-center studies and the incapacity to introduce the complete photo-protection in daily clinical practice led the team to create this simple intervention that will address the problem at its origin in a practical way. All trials, including complete PN photo-protection, faced the complexity of keeping MV away from light while needing to prepare the PN admixture under the light of a sterile hood. Added to this was the complexity of completely covering the PN bag while compounding the admixture. Light exposure may also occur during the transportation of the PN from the hospital pharmacy to the neonatal unit (even with special attention to the bottom of the bag and the area around the tubing being well covered).

The proposed intervention will eliminate all these complex procedures by directly sampling the MV in a photo-protected syringe, transporting it in this syringe, and directly infusing the MV into the photo-protected intravenous lines through its infusion into the patient.

Being tested
Photo-protection, Standard Care
Keywords
Photo-protection of Multivitamins, Oxidative Stress, Ascorbyl peroxide, Urine peroxides
Medical subject headings
Hyperphagia, Infant, Premature, Diseases, Disease, Lung Diseases, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pathologic Processes

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Photo-protectionOther

    The MV solution is delivered from producing companies in amber vials. The MV will be sampled by the pharmacy technician in a syringe that is photo-protected with a white label indicating the subject study name, protocol number and the infusion rate. The MV will be transported to the unit in the same photo-protected syringe. In the neonatal unit, this syringe will be installed in the pump and connected to photo-protected extension duration.

  • Standard CareOther

    This group will receive the standard practice of PN compounding in the pharmacy followed by infusion in standard infusion kit available in Sainte-Justine's Hospital.

Study groups in NCT04234152
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MV Photo-protectionExperimentalIncludes infants in whom the new procedure of MV separation and photo-protection will be applied. This arm will be stratified to male and female 1:1
Receives: Other: Photo-protection
Standard of carePlacebo comparatorIncludes infants in whom the standard method of preparation and infusion of PN will be applied. This arm will be stratified to male and female 1:1
Receives: Other: Standard Care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in urine peroxides concentration

    From each urine sample, an aliquot (0.2 ml) will be used for creatinin measurement whereas another (0.5 ml) will be used for peroxide determination using the ferrous oxidation/xylenol orange technique. H2O2 will serve for the standard curve. The results will be expressed as μmol equ H2O2/mg creatinine.

    Measured: Baseline, 48 hours post-parenteral nutrition and on day 7 of life

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. Urinary ascorbylperoxide (AscOOH)

    Urine AscOOH concentration will be determined using Mass spectrometry.

    Measured: On day 7 of life

  2. Whole blood glutathione redox potential

    Whole blood levels of glutathione (GSH) and glutathione disulfide (GSSG) will be measured by capillary electrophoresis as previously described by the investigators' team, using 0.5 ml of blood. The whole blood redox potential (mV) will be calculated, using the Nernst equation.

    Measured: On day 7 of life

  3. Whole blood glutathione redox potential

    Whole blood levels of glutathione (GSH) and glutathione disulfide (GSSG) will be measured by capillary electrophoresis as previously described by our team, using 0.5 ml of blood. The whole blood redox potential (mV) will be calculated, using the Nernst equation.

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  4. Serum inflammatory cytokines: Interleukin 1 alpha (IL-1alpha) and beta (IL-1beta), Interleukin 6 (IL-6), Interleukin 8 (IL-8), Interleukin (IL-10), Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-alpha), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)

    Multiplex assay (Luminex R\&D systems), using 0.1 ml of blood

    Measured: On day 7 of life

  5. Serum inflammatory cytokines: IL-1alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-alpha, VEGF

    Multiplex assay (Luminex R\&D systems), using 0.1 ml of blood

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  6. Clinical outcome - Incidence of Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and BPD severity (Mild, moderate, sever)

    According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) criteria (Jobe Alan H.,2001)

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  7. Clinical outcome - Mortality rate

    Death before 36 weeks post menstrual age

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  8. Clinical outcome - length of mechanical ventilation (invasive, non-invasive)

    Total number of days on mechanical ventilation (both invasive and non invasive respiratory support)

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  9. Clinical outcome - length of supplemental oxygen (in days)

    Total number of days on Nasal cannula O2 supplements

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  10. Clinical outcome - Incidence and stage of necrotizing enterocolitis (According to Bell's classification)

    Necrotizing enterocolitis stages as defind by Bell stage II or higher. The incidence in the two arms will be reported and compared

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  11. Clinical outcome - Incidence and grade of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), according to Papille criteria

    Any intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), IVH grade III and IV in each arm will be reported and compared.

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  12. Clinical outcome - Incidence of significant liver cholestasis (defined as two or more consecutive conjugated bilirubin values ≥ 34 μmol/L)

    Cholestasis is defined as two or more consecutive conjugated bilirubin values ≥ 34 μmol/L. The incidence of cholestasis in each arm will be reported and compared.

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  13. Clinical outcome - Incidence and stage of Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP) (highest stage)

    The incidence of ROP stage II and higher as defined by the National Eye Institute will be reported and compared.

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  14. Clinical outcome - Incidence of significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

    PDA requiring medical or surgical treatment according to the treating neonatologist will be reported and compared.

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

  15. Clinical outcome - infant anthropometry: weight

    Weight in grams

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  16. Clinical outcome - infant anthropometry: length

    Length in centimeters

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  17. Clinical outcome - infant anthropometry: head circumference

    Head circumference in centimeters

    Measured: At 36 weeks Post-Menstrual Age

  18. Clinical outcome - length of hospital stay (in days)

    Total number of days till discharge home

    Measured: From birth to discharge home, an average of 4 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Jan 2020
  2. Study start23 Nov 2020
  3. Primary completion27 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion17 Jan 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
35 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04234152
Sponsor's protocol ID
2020-2713
Acronym
C-SMART-PN
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
8 Jan 2020
Last updated
31 Oct 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The authors will do every efforts to make the study protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR) and analytic code available to other researcher (either by protocol publication before the study of as supplemental material with the final publication).

Publications

  • Thibeault DW. The precarious antioxidant defenses of the preterm infant. Am J Perinatol. 2000;17(4):167-81. doi: 10.1055/s-2000-9422.

    PubMed 11041438
  • Mohamed I, Elremaly W, Rouleau T, Lavoie JC. Oxygen and parenteral nutrition two main oxidants for extremely preterm infants: 'It all adds up'. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2015;8(3):189-97. doi: 10.3233/NPM-15814091.

    PubMed 26485550
  • Saugstad OD. Oxygen and oxidative stress in bronchopulmonary dysplasia. J Perinat Med. 2010 Nov;38(6):571-7. doi: 10.1515/jpm.2010.108. Epub 2010 Aug 31.

    PubMed 20807008
  • Laborie S, Lavoie JC, Pineault M, Chessex P. Contribution of multivitamins, air, and light in the generation of peroxides in adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition solutions. Ann Pharmacother. 2000 Apr;34(4):440-5. doi: 10.1345/aph.19182.

    PubMed 10772427
  • Laborie S, Lavoie JC, Chessex P. Increased urinary peroxides in newborn infants receiving parenteral nutrition exposed to light. J Pediatr. 2000 May;136(5):628-32. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2000.105131.

    PubMed 10802495
  • Bassiouny MR, Almarsafawy H, Abdel-Hady H, Nasef N, Hammad TA, Aly H. A randomized controlled trial on parenteral nutrition, oxidative stress, and chronic lung diseases in preterm infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009 Mar;48(3):363-9. doi: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e31818c8623.

    PubMed 19274793
  • Mohamed I, Elremaly W, Rouleau T, Lavoie JC. Ascorbylperoxide Contaminating Parenteral Nutrition Is Associated With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or Death in Extremely Preterm Infants. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2017 Aug;41(6):1023-1029. doi: 10.1177/0148607116643704. Epub 2016 Apr 1.

    PubMed 27036126
  • Elremaly W, Mohamed I, Mialet-Marty T, Rouleau T, Lavoie JC. Ascorbylperoxide from parenteral nutrition induces an increase of redox potential of glutathione and loss of alveoli in newborn guinea pig lungs. Redox Biol. 2014 May 20;2:725-31. doi: 10.1016/j.redox.2014.05.002. eCollection 2014.

    PubMed 25009773
  • Lavoie JC, Rouleau T, Chessex P. Interaction between ascorbate and light-exposed riboflavin induces lung remodeling. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2004 Nov;311(2):634-9. doi: 10.1124/jpet.104.070755. Epub 2004 Jul 13.

    PubMed 15254143
  • Chessex P, Harrison A, Khashu M, Lavoie JC. In preterm neonates, is the risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia influenced by the failure to protect total parenteral nutrition from exposure to ambient light? J Pediatr. 2007 Aug;151(2):213-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.04.029.

    PubMed 17643781
  • Chessex P, Laborie S, Nasef N, Masse B, Lavoie JC. Shielding Parenteral Nutrition From Light Improves Survival Rate in Premature Infants. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2017 Mar;41(3):378-383. doi: 10.1177/0148607115606407. Epub 2016 Sep 30.

    PubMed 26376662

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Photo-protection in people with Parenteral Nutrition and Infant, Premature, Diseases, run by St. Justine's Hospital at 2 sites in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Oct 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in urine peroxides concentration (time frame: Baseline, 48 hours post-parenteral nutrition and on day 7 of life). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04234152, which also lists 11 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Oct 2022.

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