Using gastric ultrasound to assess patients in the ICU
Gastric Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients for Evaluation of Gastric Volume Residuals; A Comparison of NPO Protocols
This study is testing if using gastric ultrasound to check stomach contents can help improve care for critically ill patients in the ICU who can't eat.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lebanon, New Hampshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT05526105 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves critically ill patients in the ICU and utilizes gastric ultrasound to measure gastric residual volumes. The goal is to compare the effectiveness of various NPO (nothing by mouth) protocols in these patients. By quantifying gastric contents, the study aims to improve patient management during critical care. The approach focuses on patients who are sedated or under general anesthesia and have a cuffed endotracheal or tracheostomy tube.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who are admitted to the ICU and require sedation or general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients with known upper gastrointestinal anatomical issues or those who are pregnant beyond the first trimester may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and efficacy of feeding protocols in critically ill patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of gastric ultrasound in critical care is gaining interest, this specific approach to comparing NPO protocols is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age 18 or older, admitted to the ICU, requiring general anesthesia or sedation for a procedure with a pre-existing, cuffed endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. Most patients admitted to the ICU would be unable to consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known upper gastrointestinal anatomical problem that would prevent accurate estimation of gastric volume, gastric perforation, pregnancy beyond the first trimester. * Lack of a pre-existing, cuffed endotracheal or tracheostomy tube.
Where this trial is running
Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura M Chiang, MD — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Laura M Chiang, MD
- Email: laura.m.chiang@hitchcock.org
- Phone: 6036500360
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.