S3066 Clinical and Psychological Burden Among Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome Requiring Parenteral Support: Findings From a Multinational Survey

Introduction: Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a rare, complex condition characterized by reduced intestinal absorptive capacity. Many patients require long-term parenteral support (PS), including total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and/or intravenous (IV) hydration, to maintain hydration and nutrition. Our study evaluated the clinical and psychological burden associated with SBS and its current management approaches. Methods: In the context of a noninterventional, cross-sectional, online survey among patients with SBS in the United States (US) and Europe, adults (≥18 years) with SBS dependent on PS provided information on their comorbidities, symptoms or complications of SBS, healthcare resource utilization, and PS use and associated symptoms. Results: Among 91 patients (50 from the US; 41 from Europe), 69.1% were White, 58.2% were female, and the mean age at SBS diagnosis was 43.5 years. The majority (79.3%-80.6%) reported using TPN and/or IV hydration for over 1 year. Over half (52.7%) reported a stoma/ostomy bag, and 27.8% had a feeding tube. Common comorbidities included Crohn’s disease (25.3%), fistula (13.2%), and ulcerative colitis (11.0%). In the past 6 months, patients frequently reported experiencing fatigue (73.6%), abdominal pain/discomfort (60.4%), anxiety/depression (59.3%), malabsorption/weight loss (52.7%), and dehydration/electrolyte imbalances (51.6%). All patients were PS dependent: 26.4% on TPN only, 9.9% on IV hydration only, and 63.7% on both; 24.2% reported current glucagon-like peptide-2 analog use. PS was infused frequently: 72.0% and 52.2% received TPN or IV hydration ≥5 days per week, respectively. Daily treatment duration averaged 10.1 (standard deviation [SD], 4.2) hours for TPN and 4.8 (SD, 4.9) hours for IV. In the past 6 months, 13.4% experienced ≥1 central line infection or sepsis, and 7.3% had thrombosis. Additionally, 41.8% had an emergency department visit, and 27.5% were hospitalized overnight (mean duration, 10.2 nights). Conclusion: Adults with SBS requiring PS report high rates of debilitating symptoms, serious complications, and intensive PS requirements. Despite current therapies, many experienced fatigue, abdominal pain, malabsorption, and dehydration. Anxiety, depression, and serious PS-related complications, such as sepsis and thrombosis, also were common. These findings highlight the urgent need for more effective interventions to reduce physical and psychological burden for the SBS population.