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ABSTRACT: Background/objective
This systematic review aims to determine the potential effects of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in patients receiving maintenance dialysis therapy (MDT).Methods
Electronic databases were searched without language limits through to July 2018. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that involved comparisons of ONS versus placebo or routine care are included in this meta-analysis. RevMan 5.3 statistical software was used for meta-analysis.Results
15 articles with 589 subjects were included in our study. There are insufficient comparable data of randomized trials to allow meta-analysis of mortality. Albumin levels may be improved by the macronutrient blends or protein/amino acid supplements in MDT patients. Compared with the control group, serum albumin levels and BMI in the ONS group were increased by 1.58 g/L (95% CI, 0.52-2.63, P = 0.003; I2 = 85%) and 0.40 kg/m2 (95% CI, 0.10-0.71, P = 0.01; I2 = 49%), respectively. In the subgroup analysis of patients receiving hemodialysis, albumin levels in ONS group were increased by 2.17 g/L (95% CI, 0.89-3.45, P<0.001; I2 = 90%). ONS may not influence serum phosphorus and potassium levels.Conclusions
Very low-quality evidence suggests that Short-term oral energy or protein/amino acid supplements may improve nutritional status by increasing serum albumin levels and BMI in MDT patients, without influence on serum potassium levels. High-quality and large RCTs, particularly regarding the effects of ONS on mortality and quality of life, are needed to further validate our findings.
SUBMITTER: Liu PJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6136747 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Liu Peng Ju PJ Ma Fang F Wang Qi Yan QY He Shu Li SL
PloS one 20180913 9
<h4>Background/objective</h4>This systematic review aims to determine the potential effects of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in patients receiving maintenance dialysis therapy (MDT).<h4>Methods</h4>Electronic databases were searched without language limits through to July 2018. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that involved comparisons of ONS versus placebo or routine care are included in this meta-analysis. RevMan 5.3 statistical software was used for meta-analysis.<h4>Results</h4>15 ar ...[more]