Clinical Effects of a Pectin‐Containing Oligomeric Formula in Tube Feeding Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

Background A pectin‐containing oligomeric formula (POF) is a unique type of enteral formula that transforms from a liquid to a gel after reacting with gastric acid. Reports on its clinical effects have been limited. The present study was conducted to examine and verify the clinical effects of POF. Methods The study subjects were 201 stable patients receiving intragastric tube feeding. They were randomized into 2 groups to receive either POF or a...