What is abdominal massage studying for patients on mechanical ventilation receiving enteral nutrition?

This trial is studying how abdominal massage affects bowel movements, stomach content, and abdominal swelling in patients who are mechanically ventilated and receiving enteral nutrition. Researchers want to see if this massage can improve gastrointestinal functions and patient comfort in intensive care. The study is sponsored by Mersin University and aims to provide scientific evidence for this care method.

Who may be eligible for this gastrointestinal motility clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 and older who are mechanically ventilated and have been receiving enteral feeding for at least five days may be eligible. Participants should not have wounds or prior surgery in the abdominal area, no current gastrointestinal symptoms, and must have a Glasgow Coma Scale above 3. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this gastrointestinal motility clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the abdominal massage and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses to and from the study location may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants can expect to receive study treatments and monitoring without charge.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID06631001

The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care

Led by Mersin University · Updated on 2025-02-19

Participants Needed

Research Sites

9 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how abdominal massage affects gastrointestinal functions in patients who are mechanically ventilated and receiving enteral nutrition in intensive care units. This study aims to assess abdominal massages impact on bowel movement frequency, gastric residual volume, and abdominal distension. The trial is designed as a prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial to provide scientific evidence for abdominal massage use in this patient group. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving abdominal massage or a control group receiving standard care without massage. Abdominal massage is performed twice daily for 15 minutes over three days using specific techniques like effleurage, petrissage, and vibration. The massage is given at the bedside in a semi-Fowler position before enteral feeding, with routine nursing care provided to all patients. Throughout the study, researchers monitor bowel movements, gastric residual volume, abdominal distension, and stool consistency using specialized forms and scales twice daily. Data collection includes clinical assessments such as Glasgow Coma Scale and APACHE II scoring. The study lasts three days for each patient, with detailed recording of gastrointestinal function parameters to evaluate the effects of abdominal massage compared to standard care.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

"The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care"

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Patients over 18 years of age
Patients who have been intubated and are on enteral feeding for at least 5 days
Patients without wounds on the extremities or abdominal area
Patients without a history of surgical intervention or radiotherapy in the abdominal area
Patients without current gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distension, or increased gastric residual volume
Patients without intestinal obstruction
Patients who have given consent through a first-degree relative
Patients with no contraindications for abdominal massage
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) greater than 3
Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score greater than 16

You will not qualify if you...

Patients receiving intermittent enteral nutrition
Patients not on mechanical ventilation
Patients with contraindications for abdominal massage
Patients fed via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Patients who were intubated later
Patients hospitalized due to postoperative reasons

Research Team

Yusuf Yüce

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