Measuring nutrient absorption in ICU patients on tube feeding
This study checks how well patients who are still in the hospital after an ICU stay absorb the nutrients from their tube feeding. A special test called bomb calorimetry will measure the calories in stool to see if the body is getting the energy it needs.
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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 at least 7 days.
- You are getting all your nutrition through a feeding tube (nasogastric or PEG tube).
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
- You do not have a condition that causes poor absorption of nutrients, and you have not had part of your small intestine removed.
- You are not taking certain medications (like some antidepressants, triptans, methylphenidate, tramadol, or MAO inhibitors).
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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