New study aims to predict tube feeding troubles in critically ill
NCT ID NCT07178626
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 160 critically ill ICU patients who need tube feeding. Researchers will take blood samples and use ultrasound to measure stomach muscle activity before feeding starts. They will then track whether patients develop feeding intolerance within 7 days. The goal is to find early signs that predict feeding problems, which could help doctors personalize nutrition care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which ICU patients will have trouble with tube feeding, allowing earlier adjustments to improve nutrition and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to a clear prediction tool, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, China