Eating versus fasting for ICU patients with breathing failure
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether it's safe and helpful to let people with severe breathing problems in the ICU eat and drink normally instead of fasting. If you qualify, you may be assigned to either continue eating or to fast while doctors monitor your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for less than 24 hours.
- You have acute breathing failure and need high amounts of oxygen to keep your oxygen level up.
- You do not already need a breathing tube or machine to breathe.
- You do not have swallowing problems or a feeding tube in place.
- You do not have severe lung disease that requires long-term oxygen or a breathing machine.
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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