Stomach decontamination for severe poisoning in the ICU
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving activated charcoal plus emptying the stomach can help people who are on a breathing machine after severe poisoning. It may lower the amount of poison in the body and improve recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have been hospitalized in intensive care after poisoning.
- The main poison is a type that can be removed by activated charcoal.
- You are on a breathing machine because of the poisoning (or will be soon).
- You have a tube through your nose into your stomach (or one can be placed safely).
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and don't have certain digestive problems.
- The poison is not alcohol, gas, metals, party drugs, or caustic liquids.
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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