Nutrient absorption during continuous tube feeding
This study looks at how well the body absorbs nutrients when they are given constantly through a feeding tube, which is common in the ICU. It aims to understand if this method provides all the nutrition patients need, and compares results with healthy volunteers.
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Who can take part
- You are in the ICU and receive most of your nutrition (at least 80%) through a feeding tube into your stomach, or you are a healthy volunteer.
- If you have a feeding tube, it must be placed in your nose or directly into your stomach (not further down the intestine).
- You are not expected to leave the ICU within the next 12 hours.
- You do not have uncontrolled bleeding that required surgery or a lot of blood transfusions.
- You have a feeding tube and an arterial line in place, or you are healthy and not taking medications that affect nutrition.
Quick eligibility check
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