CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Emptying in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-10-22

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate dynamic changes in gastric volume and gastric emptying time using bedside gastric ultrasound in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients. The study compares gastric emptying patterns among patients receiving different types of enteral nutrition solutions as part of routine clinical care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care unit * Presence of a nasogastric tube * Hemodynamically stable patients receiving enteral nutrition as part of routine clinical care Exclusion Criteria: * Recent abdominal surgery within the first 24 hours * Major abdominal trauma or burns * Significant ascites * Inadequate ultrasound window (e.g., severe meteorism) * Hemodynamic instability * Contraindication to enteral nutrition

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Gastric Volume Estimated by Ultrasound

Timeframe: Baseline and up to 60 minutes after enteral feeding

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07352202

SponsorSehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-22

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