Blood Bicarbonate and Tube Feeding Tolerance in ICU Patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether blood bicarbonate levels (a measure of body chemistry) affect how well patients in the intensive care unit tolerate tube feeding. Researchers will track patients who just started tube feeding to see if blood chemistry predicts feeding problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You started tube feeding (nutrition through a tube) within 48 hours of entering the ICU
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 72 hours (3 days)
- You do not have a perforated stomach, active GI bleeding, or bowel blockage
- You have not had major abdominal surgery in the past month
- You do not have diabetes, advanced liver disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, or are in end-of-life care
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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