Continuous vs. intermittent feeding for intensive care patients
This trial compares two ways of giving liquid food through a tube into the stomach for people in the intensive care unit. It looks at whether continuous feeding is better than intermittent feeding in terms of how much food remains in the stomach, which can affect digestion and safety.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are currently in an intensive care unit and need nutrition through a tube placed in your nose or mouth that goes to your stomach.
- Your doctor has confirmed that your digestive system can handle tube feeding.
- You are expected to stay in the intensive care unit for at least 72 hours after you join the study.
- You or your legally authorized representative must agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- You do not have any condition that prevents tube feeding, such as a blockage or severe bleeding in your gut, and you have not had certain stomach or intestinal surgeries.
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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