Feeding through a tube after tracheostomy in the ICU
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a specific way of continuing tube feeding for people who need a tracheostomy after being on a breathing tube in the ICU. The goal is to see if this feeding approach is safe and beneficial for recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You have been on a breathing tube and now need a tracheostomy (a breathing opening in the neck)
- You can get informed consent (you or a legal decision-maker can agree to the study)
- You are not pregnant
- You are not incarcerated (not in prison)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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