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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 range18 Years

SexALL

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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

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

Contact for this trial

Berfin Gizem G Ozelsel, MD

+905421104082 berfingizemuslu@hotmail.com

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