Blood flow in the gut may predict feeding trouble in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07521111
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring blood flow in the stomach and intestines can help predict feeding intolerance in critically ill patients. Researchers will monitor 500 ICU patients receiving tube feeding and track symptoms like vomiting, bloating, or diarrhea. The goal is to build a prediction model that helps doctors adjust feeding plans earlier and reduce complications.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. These patients require continuous enteral nutrition support with an expected duration of more than 7 days.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years old. * Expected duration of enteral nutrition support \> 7 days. * Patients or their legal representatives sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of major gastrointestinal surgery such as subtotal gastrectomy and gastrointestinal anastomosis. * Contraindications to abdominal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examination (e.g., recent large-area abdominal burns, dressings blocking movement, open abdomen). * Presence of severe gastrointestinal diseases such as gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, digestive tract perforation, and gastrointestinal bleeding upon admission. * Presence of severe peripheral vascular disease or valvular heart disease. * Pregnant or lactating women.
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Locations
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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