Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Abdominal Massage and In-bed Exercise on Enteral Nutrition

Lead Sponsor:

Inonu University

Conditions:

Patient Engagement

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Enteral nutrition is often preferred in intensive care units, but it brings some potential complications in addition to its benefits. It is stated that abdominal massage and in-bed exercise in intensi...

Detailed Description

Enteral nutrition is often preferred in intensive care units, but it brings some potential complications in addition to its benefits. It is stated that abdominal massage and in-bed exercise in intensi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Patients connected to a mechanical ventilator
  • Patients who started enteral feeding with a nasogastric tube at least 24 hours ago
  • Patients with no injuries to the extremity and abdominal area
  • Patients without intestinal obstruction
  • Patients who have not received abdominal radiotherapy and have not undergone abdominal surgery during the last six weeks
  • Patients with Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) \> 3
  • Patients with Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II)\> 16
  • Patients given consent by their first-degree relative

Exclusion

  • • Patients whose enteral feeding was discontinued during the study
  • Patients who show signs of infection due to VAP or other infections during or before the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04837378

Start Date

April 15 2021

End Date

August 31 2022

Last Update

November 14 2023

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SBÜ Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital

Diyarbakır, Turkey (Türkiye), 21070