Tube feeding to protect gut health in ICU patients
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of tube feeding can help protect your gut bacteria and prevent infections while you are critically ill in the ICU. It compares different feeding formulas to see which one best supports your body's natural defenses.
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Who can take part
- You are in the ICU for a medical reason, not after surgery.
- You arrived in the ICU within the last 48 hours.
- Tube feeding was started within 48 hours of coming to the ICU.
- You do not have galactosemia (a rare sugar-processing disorder).
- You do not have major gut issues like blockage, poor blood flow, or a hole in the intestine, and your blood pressure is stable enough for tube feeding.
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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