Abdominal massage to improve gut function in ICU patients on ventilators
The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care
This study tests if abdominal massage can help improve gut function and relieve constipation in critically ill patients on ventilators who are getting nutrition through a tube.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mersin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mersin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06631001 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal functions in critically ill patients who are mechanically ventilated and receiving enteral nutrition. It focuses on patients who have been intubated for at least five days and assesses how abdominal massage may alleviate gastrointestinal issues such as constipation and malnutrition. The study aims to provide insights into non-invasive interventions that could enhance nutritional support and overall patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who are intubated and on enteral feeding for a minimum of five days without gastrointestinal symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients not on mechanical ventilation or those with contraindications for abdominal massage may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve gastrointestinal function and nutritional absorption in mechanically ventilated patients, leading to better recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of abdominal massage in this context may be novel, similar studies have indicated that non-invasive interventions can positively impact gastrointestinal function in critically ill patients.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 (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 \> 3. * Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score \> 16 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where this trial is running
Mersin
- Mersin Toros State Hospital — Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yusuf Yüce
- Email: yceyusuf0@gmail.com
- Phone: 533 096 43 21
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.