Could a special formula prevent gut trouble after brain injury?

NCT ID NCT07092423

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a semi-elemental liquid diet (a pre-digested formula) reduces stomach and bowel issues like vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. About 100 adults will receive either the special formula or standard liquid nutrition for at least 7 days. The goal is to see if the special diet is better tolerated and may lead to shorter hospital stays.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: semi-elemental formula (a special liquid diet)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to feed brain injury patients with fewer digestive side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study (100 people) looking at short-term tolerance, not survival or recovery. The results may not apply to all brain injury patients.

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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.

ENTERAL FEEDING INTOLERANCE NEUROCRITICAL CARE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tangdu Hospital
RECRUITING

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China

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