Feeding support for ventilated patients with gut issues
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a special approach to nutrition for patients on breathing machines who have trouble digesting food. It aims to see if the new method helps meet nutritional needs better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 4 days
- Your blood pressure and circulation are stable (shock is controlled)
- Your digestive system is not working well (measured by a stomach ultrasound and a paracetamol absorption test)
- You do not have other serious conditions listed in the exclusion criteria
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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