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Dawson R, Wands DIF, Logan M, Bremner G, Efklides S, Benn L, Henderson P, Grant H, Meredith J, Armstrong K, Wilson DC, Gerasimidis K, Alex G, Russell RK. Comparing Effectiveness of a Generic Oral Nutritional Supplement With Specialized Formula in the Treatment of Active Pediatric Crohn's Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2022; 28:1859-1864. [PMID: 35259266 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is the recommended induction treatment of mild to moderate active pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). This study compared outcomes of 2 proprietary polymeric formulas. Treatment effectiveness was examined along with practical aspects of formula delivery and differences in estimated treatment costs. METHODS Data were retrospectively collected from patients with CD who received a generic oral nutritional supplement (Fortisip) across 2 centers (RCH, Melbourne and RHSC, Edinburgh). This was compared with a prospective cohort (RHC, Glasgow) that used a specialized formula (Modulen IBD). The data collected included patient demographics, remission rates, biochemical markers, administration method, and anthropometrics. The estimated treatment cost was performed by comparing price per kcal between each formula. RESULTS One hundred seventy-one patients were included (106 Fortisip, 65 Modulen IBD, 70 female; median age 13.3 yrs). No difference was demonstrated in remission rate (Fortisip n = 67 of 106 [63%] vs Modulen IBD n = 41 of 64 [64%], P = .89), nonadherence rate (Fortisip n = 7 of 106 [7%] vs Modulen IBD 3 of 64 [5%], P = .57) or method of administration (NGT Fortisip use n = 16 of 106 [12%] vs Modulen IBD 14 of 65 [22%]; P = .31). There was no difference in reduction of biochemical disease markers between the groups (C-reactive protein , P = .13; erythrocyte sedimentation rate, P = .49; fecal calprotectin, P = .94). However, there was a cost-saving of around £500/patient/course if the generic oral nutritional supplement was used. CONCLUSIONS The generic oral nutritional supplement and specialized formulas both had similar clinical effectiveness in induction of remission in pediatric CD. However, there is considerable cost-saving when using a generic oral nutritional supplement.
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Affiliation(s)
- R Dawson
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Nutrition, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - M Logan
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
| | - G Bremner
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - P Henderson
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
| | - H Grant
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
| | - J Meredith
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
| | - K Armstrong
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
| | - D C Wilson
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
| | - K Gerasimidis
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Nutrition, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - R K Russell
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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