GI tolerance and acceptability of a new thickened drink

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A study to evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and acceptability of a new thickener for dysphagia patients

• IRAS ID

  263354

• Contact name

  Rebecca Stevenson

• Contact email

  rebecca.stevenson@abbott.cmo

• Sponsor organisation

  Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  19\NS\0081,

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 4 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  The purpose of this study is to evaluate the gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance, palatability and compliance to a new thickened drink, Enthick Clear powder, to assure safe swallowing in patients at risk. This is a gum-based thickener that is similar to other thickeners in the market. These data are required to support reimbursement submission in the UK to allow for prescription in the community.

• REC name

  East Midlands - Derby Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  19/EM/0195

• Date of REC Opinion

  8 Aug 2019

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion