Tube feeding showdown: which method helps brain injury patients recover faster?

NCT ID NCT06328985

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Zeng Xi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 98 people with severe traumatic brain injury who needed a breathing tube. Researchers compared two ways of giving nutrition: a new method called Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding (IOE) versus the standard Nasogastric Tube Feeding. They measured blood nutrient levels, weight, and how quickly patients could have their breathing tube removed over 28 days. The goal was to see if IOE leads to better nutrition and recovery.

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 Feeding (IOE) vs Nasogastric Tube Feeding
What this could lead to: If one feeding method proves better, it could lead to improved nutrition and faster recovery for severe brain injury patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (98 people) that only looked at short-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of rehabilitation medicine, the first ZU hospital north campus

Zhenzhou, China
Department of rehabilitation medicine, the first ZU hospital western campus

Zhenzhou, China

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