RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06631001

"The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care"

The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care

Sponsor

Mersin University

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder Defecation Disorder Gastrointestinal Motility and Defecation Conditions

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal functions in mechanically ventilated patients receiving enteral nutrition in intensive care units.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Abdominal Massage for people with defecation disorder, gastrointestinal motility disorder, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERAbdominal Massage

Abdominal massage will be administered twice a day for 15 minutes over three days. This intervention aims to evaluate its effects on defecation frequency, gastric residual volume, and abdominal distension.