Trial of Continuous Versus Interrupted Feeding for Intubated Intensive Care Unit Patients
Launched by OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · Jun 27, 2011
Trial Information
Current as of August 24, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Nutrition is essential for healing and recovery from illness. Tube feeds are the standard care for patients with prolonged stays in the intensive care unit (ICU) who cannot eat food on their own. Tube feeding means that a tube has been placed in a patient's stomach or small intestine to provide nutrition.
When a patient is scheduled for an elective surgery, he/she usually has nothing to eat after midnight prior to the operation. A fasting period before surgery is done to avoid possible side effects during the placement of a breathing tube. Having an empty stomach is thought to decrease the...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Intubated with planned visit to the OR
- • Admitted to an ICU at OHSU
- • Receiving enteral nutrition or plan to start enteral nutrition
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Age less than 18 years
- • Unable to obtain consent from patient or ARR
About Oregon Health And Science University
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) is a leading academic medical center dedicated to advancing health through research, education, and patient care. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, OHSU leverages its extensive expertise in various medical fields to facilitate innovative research aimed at improving patient outcomes. The institution is committed to ethical standards and rigorous scientific methodologies, fostering collaborations that enhance the development of new therapies and interventions. With a focus on translating research discoveries into clinical practice, OHSU plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Portland, Oregon, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Laszlo Kiraly, MD
Principal Investigator
Oregon Health and Science University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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