Testing if fasting before a procedure is needed in ICU patients
Part of Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether not eating before a procedure (called preoperative fasting) is better than fasting in ICU patients who are already receiving tube feedings. It aims to find out if skipping the fast can help you without causing extra risks.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are currently admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You have a breathing tube in place that will not be removed before the procedure
- You are receiving more than a small amount of tube feeding (over 10 milliliters per hour) with no plan to stop it before the procedure
- You are scheduled for a non-emergency procedure that usually requires sedation or anesthesia
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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