Clinical Trial

Reaching a Caloric Goal Using a Gastric Sonar Versus Aspiration of Gastric Contents in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Nasogastric Enteral Nutrition

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Summary
Enteral nutrition intolerance, manifested in delayed gastric emptying and high gastric residual, is a common problem in critically ill patients in intensive care, with adverse consequences on patients' outcomes. A decrease in the levels of the ghrelin hormone in these patients may contribute to this problem. The gastric residual test (GRV) is used to assess enteral absorption and gastric motility, but the traditional methods can lead to inaccuracy and waste of resources. In recent years, the use of ultrasound (PoCUS) to assess GRV has developed, but its effect on the rate of reaching the caloric goal has not yet been evaluated.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2024-08-14.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-05-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06557629
Lead Sponsor Meir Medical Center
Conditions Enteral Nutrition Intolerance in Critically Ill Patients
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2024-10-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-05-13