Tube feeding schedules after severe stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving liquid food through a feeding tube to people who have had a severe stroke. It looks at whether giving the food in short bursts (intermittent) is better for recovery than giving it continuously.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a stroke confirmed by a brain scan (like a CT or MRI).
- Tube feeding can start within 3 days (72 hours) of the stroke.
- Your stroke is severe, as shown by a low score on a consciousness test (GCS) or a high score on a stroke severity scale (NIHSS).
- You are at risk for poor nutrition or have trouble swallowing, and you likely need nutrition support for at least 7 days.
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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