CompletedNot Applicable

Abdominal Massage for Gastric Residual Volume in Surgical Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)84 participantsStarted 2024-04-05

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on gastric residual volume (GRV) and abdominal distension in surgical intensive care patients receiving enteral nutrition. The intervention group received 20-minute abdominal massage sessions twice daily for 3 consecutive days. Outcomes included changes in GRV, abdominal circumference, feeding volume, and gastrointestinal tolerance parameters.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Receiving enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube * No prior abdominal surgery * No invasive devices (e.g., drains, catheters) in the abdominal area Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving enteral nutrition via PEG or PEJ * Receiving only parenteral nutrition * History of abdominal surgery

What they're measuring

Amount of gastric residual volume (mL)

Timeframe: Day 3

Change in abdominal circumference

Timeframe: Day 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07018414

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-05

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