Effect of Intermittent Enteral Feeding in Severe Stroke

This is a single-center, randomized, exploratory clinical trial investigating whether intermittent enteral feeding improves outcomes compared to continuous feeding in patients with severe stroke. The study will enroll 60 patients to evaluate the impact on 90-day all-cause mortality, neurological function, nutritional status, and safety. It will also explore underlying mechanisms through analysis of metabolic profiles, circadian gene expression, and gut microbiota.

NCT Number	NCT07353658
Lead Sponsor	Xijing Hospital
Conditions	Severe Stroke, Enteral Nutrition
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-01-05
Primary Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-20