ICU routine questioned: do stomach checks prevent pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT01137487
First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at whether routinely measuring leftover stomach volume in patients on breathing machines and feeding tubes helps prevent pneumonia. Researchers compared two groups: one where stomach volume was checked every six hours, and another where it was not checked at all. The goal was to see if skipping these checks changes pneumonia rates or feeding delivery.
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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
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that skipping routine stomach volume checks is safe and may reduce unnecessary feeding interruptions in ICU patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The findings may not apply to all ICU patients or settings.
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