Bicarbonate levels and feeding tube tolerance in ICU patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether blood bicarbonate levels can predict how well patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) tolerate feeding through a tube. It aims to help doctors adjust feeding plans to reduce stomach issues.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You started tube feeding within the first 48 hours of being in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 3 days.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have severe stomach or intestine problems like a blockage or active bleeding.
- You do not have diabetes or kidney failure that requires dialysis.
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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