Ultrasound could improve tube feeding safety in ICU
NCT ID NCT07352202
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study used bedside ultrasound to measure how fast the stomach empties in 60 mechanically ventilated ICU patients receiving different types of tube feeding. The goal was to see if ultrasound can help guide feeding decisions. The study was observational, meaning no new treatments were tested.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better manage feeding for critically ill patients, reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)