Gentle massage may ease stomach troubles for Ventilator-Dependent children
NCT ID NCT04841174
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether gentle abdominal massage could reduce common stomach problems like vomiting, bloating, and poor digestion in children aged 1 to 24 months who are on breathing machines and feeding tubes in the pediatric ICU. Nurses gave the massage and tracked things like stomach residue, bowel sounds, and vomiting. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help these fragile kids tolerate their feedings better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
abdominal massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost technique could help reduce stomach problems in critically ill children on feeding tubes, potentially improving nutrition and shortening hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 24 children. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect of massage may be minimal or hard to measure in a busy ICU setting.
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Locations
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Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)