WithdrawnNot Applicable

Elemental Diets vs. Semi-solid Diets on Gastric Excretion and Gastroesophageal Regurgitation

Stopped: Study protocol was changed.

Japan0Started 2014-11

Plain-language summary

Study 1: A randomized, crossover trial using elemental or semi-solid diets containing contrast medium as a tracer given to bedridden PEG patients. The distribution of the administered diets is assessed at the distal esophagus, proximal and distal stomach using a plain CT before and 1 hour after the administration. Study 2: A randomized, crossover trial using elemental or semi-solid diets containing 13C sodium acetate as a tracer given to bedridden PEG patients. 13C breath tests are performed to estimate gastric emptying.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Bedridden PEG patients are admitted for fever which is the most common reason for admission of PEG patients to our hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Regular use of gastric acid blockers, motility drugs, benzodiazepines or opioids, any clinical evidence of acute infection, a history of abdominal surgery, and an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of class IV or V.

What they're measuring

Gastroesophageal regurgitation

Timeframe: A half year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02290626

SponsorShowa Inan General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-03

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