Could feeding stroke patients only during the day save lives?

NCT ID NCT07353658

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Xijing Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways of feeding severe stroke patients through a tube: the standard method of continuous feeding around the clock versus a new approach of feeding only during daytime hours. Researchers will enroll 60 patients to see if the daytime-only schedule improves survival, neurological function, and nutrition over 90 days. The goal is to find out if aligning feeding with the body's natural day-night rhythm leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: intermittent enteral feeding (tube feeding during daytime only)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better feeding schedule for severe stroke patients, potentially improving survival and recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 60 participants, so results may not be conclusive or apply to all stroke patients. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so any benefit is likely modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

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ENTERAL NUTRITION SEVERE STROKE

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