Clinical Trial

Cold vs Warm Enteral Feeding and Gastric Emptying in Adult ICU Patients

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Record status
This record was last updated February 18, 2026 (before its estimated May 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
In critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition in the intensive care unit, the functional capacity of the gastrointestinal system can be significantly influenced by the mode of nutritional support. The temperature of enteral feeding may exert potential effects on gastric emptying, intestinal motility, and nutrient absorption. However, the existing literature on the impact of feeding temperature is limited, and randomized or cross-over controlled studies directly comparing warm and cold enteral feeding are scarce. This study aims to systematically evaluate the effects of enteral feeding temperature on feeding tolerance (vomiting and aspiration), gastric emptying rate (gastric residual volume), and the incidence of diarrhea, thereby providing evidence to inform clinical practice.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2026-02-10.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07415616
Lead Sponsor Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Conditions Gastric Emptying, Enteral Nutrition (Food for Special Medical Purposes)
Enrollment 15 participants
Start Date 2025-09-01
Primary Completion 2026-05 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-18