Abdominal Massage in Enteral Nutrition Patients
Launched by TC ERCIYES UNIVERSITY · Jan 25, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the effects of abdominal massage on patients who are receiving enteral nutrition, which is a way of feeding people through a tube. Some patients may experience gastrointestinal issues like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain while on this type of nutrition. The goal of the study is to see if abdominal massage can help improve these symptoms for patients getting their nutrition either continuously or in larger amounts at once (called bolus infusion).
To participate in the study, you must be at least 18 years old, in intensive care, and being fed through a nasogastric tube on the first day of enteral nutrition. Certain health conditions, like recent abdominal surgery or taking specific medications, may prevent you from joining. If you qualify, you'll be randomly assigned to either a massage group or a control group without massage. Throughout the study, the effects of the massage on symptoms will be carefully monitored. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, so keep an eye out for updates if you or someone you know might be interested!
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients in intensive care
- • Those aged 18 and above
- • Patients being fed through a nasogastric tube
- • Patients on the first day of enteral nutrition
- • Patients without wounds in the abdominal region
- • Those who have not undergone abdominal surgery in the last 6 months
- • Patients not receiving radiotherapy/chemotherapy
- • Patients without a diagnosis of bowel obstruction
- • Patients without diarrhea and constipation
- • Patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GKS) \> 3
- • Those with an APACHE II score \> 16
- • Patients not taking prokinetic agents
- • Patients not taking laxative medications
- • Patients without any contraindications for abdominal massage (to be determined in consultation with the primary physician)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients for whom enteral nutrition is discontinued during the study
- • Patients with interrupted enteral nutrition
- • Patients who have started prokinetic agents
- • The study will be terminated for patients who have started laxative medication.
About Tc Erciyes University
TC Erciyes University is a leading academic institution in Turkey, dedicated to advancing medical research and healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and collaboration, the university leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise to conduct rigorous studies aimed at improving patient outcomes. Committed to ethical standards and regulatory compliance, TC Erciyes University fosters a research environment that promotes the development of new therapies and interventions, contributing significantly to the global medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
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Timeline
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Trial launched
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Estimated completion
Not reported