Routine stomach checks may be unnecessary for ventilated patients
NCT ID NCT01137487
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether routinely measuring leftover stomach volume in patients on breathing machines and feeding tubes helps prevent pneumonia. Researchers compared patients who had these checks every six hours to those who did not. The goal was to see if skipping the checks changed pneumonia rates or feeding delivery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could simplify care for ventilated patients by eliminating an unnecessary routine step, potentially reducing feeding interruptions.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The approach may not change outcomes or could miss early signs of feeding intolerance.
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Locations
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CH Angoulème - Réanimation Polyvalente
Angoulême, France
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CHD Vendée - Service de Réanimation
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85000, France
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CHU Limoges - Réanimation Polyvalente
Limoges, France
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CHU Orléans - Réanimation Médicale
Orléans, France
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CHU Poitier - Réanimation Médicale
Poitiers, France
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CHU Tours - Réanimation Polyvalente
Tours, France