Ear stimulation device for feeding problems in intensive care
This study tests a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the ear to help intensive care patients digest food better. It aims to reduce stomach and bowel issues that make tube feeding difficult, so patients can get the nutrition they need to recover.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) and expected to stay for at least 5 more days.
- You are receiving or planning to receive nutrition through a feeding tube.
- You have stomach or bowel problems like a swollen belly, food staying in the stomach, diarrhea, constipation, or a bloated bowel.
- Tube feeding has not worked well for you during a 72-hour trial, meaning you couldn't get enough calories or had to stop feeding.
- You or a legal representative can sign a consent form.
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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