Feeding tube choice may affect stroke Patients' mood
NCT ID NCT06328894
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial looked at how two different feeding tubes affect the mental health of 156 stroke patients with swallowing problems. One group used a standard nasogastric tube, the other an intermittent oro-esophageal tube. Researchers measured anxiety, depression, and feelings of social isolation to see if the feeding method made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube vs Nasogastric Tube
What this could lead to
If one feeding method is better for mental health, it could improve stroke recovery care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 156 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the effect on mental health may be small.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Department of rehabilitation medicine, the first ZU hospital north campus
Zhenzhou, China
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Department of rehabilitation medicine, the first ZU hospital western campus
Zhenzhou, China