Gut health study in intensive care patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how serious illness affects the gut in people who are in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to understand and monitor gut injuries and how well the gut works during critical illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) or will be admitted within 24 hours
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 48 hours
- You do not have a history of inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), short bowel syndrome, or long-term dependence on IV nutrition
- You are not pregnant
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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