J Am Diet Assoc
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A cost-evaluation of glutamine-supplemented parenteral nutrition in adult bone marrow transplant patients.
In a randomized, double-blind, prospective clinical trial, we evaluated the metabolic effects of glutamine-supplemented parenteral nutrition in patients with bone marrow transplants. We compared hospital charge and cost data for the two groups of patients in the trial. ⋯ This intervention study using a new therapy demonstrated clinical and nutritional benefits to patients and cost savings to the hospital.