This is an expanded access study to assess the safety profile and changes in serum direct bilirubin levels in infants with PN associated cholestasis. Eligible patients will receive therapy with Omegaven on an expanded access basis by method of continuous infusion. Omegaven will be infused intravenously through either a central or peripheral catheter in conjunction with parenteral nutrition. The same standards of care provided to all patients receiving parenteral nutrition solution will be followed.
This expanded access protocol provides a mechanism for critically ill infants with parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD) to receive Omegaven for compassionate use situations for which there are no satisfactory alternative treatments.
Study Type
EXPANDED_ACCESS
Therapy with Omegaven will be provided at a dose of 1 gm/kg/day infused intravenously through either a central or peripheral catheter in conjunction with parenteral nutrition. Parenteral fat emulsion (Intralipid) will be administered only if necessary to administer adequate calories during Omegaven therapy. The same standards of care provided to all patients receiving parenteral nutrition solution will be followed. Home Use of Omegaven: The Omegaven dose for home use will be the same as that used while in the hospital: 1 gm/kg/day. As with the inpatient part of the protocol, this is a maximum dose and may be decreased at the discretion of the provider.
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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