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Official title "The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care"
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06631001
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal functions in mechanically ventilated patients receiving enteral nutrition in intensive care units.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients over 18 years of age.
- Patients who have been intubated and are on enteral feeding for at least 5 days.
- Patients without wounds on the extremities or abdominal area.
- Patients without a history of surgical intervention or radiotherapy in the abdominal area.
- Patients without current gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distension, or increased gastric residual volume).
You likely can't join if
- Patients receiving intermittent enteral nutrition
- Patients not on mechanical ventilation
- Patients with contraindications for abdominal massage
- Patients fed via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Patients who were intubated later
- Patients hospitalized due to postoperative reasons
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients over 18 years of age.
- Patients who have been intubated and are on enteral feeding for at least 5 days.
- Patients without wounds on the extremities or abdominal area.
- Patients without a history of surgical intervention or radiotherapy in the abdominal area.
- Patients without current gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distension, or increased gastric residual volume).
- Patients without intestinal obstruction.
- Patients who have given consent through a first-degree relative.
- Patients with no contraindications for abdominal massage.
- Glasgow Coma Scale GCS \> 3.
- Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score \> 16
- Patients receiving intermittent enteral nutrition
- Patients not on mechanical ventilation
- Patients with contraindications for abdominal massage
- Patients fed via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Patients who were intubated later
- Patients hospitalized due to postoperative reasons
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.