Clinical trial for Feeding Patterns
Official title The Impact of Overnight Nutrition Support on Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disruption in the ICU
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04737200
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether moving feeding to the day helps people sleep. It also checks if this keeps body clocks steady.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are in the ICU after heart surgery.
- What's involved
- You would get food through a tube during the day. The team will check your sleep and body rhythms.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts as long as you stay in the ICU.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult male or non-pregnant female volunteers (age 18+)
- Scheduled for a cardiac surgical procedure with planned post-operative admission to the ICU for \>48 hours
- Able and willing to give consent and comply with study procedures
You likely can't join if
- Blind, deaf or unable to speak English
- Women who are pregnant or nursing
- Contraindications to safe use enteral nutrition, including gastrointestinal obstruction
- Personal history of intestinal malabsorption, gallbladder disease or pancreatitis
- Dietary restrictions precluding enteral feeds
- Renal and liver failure requiring dialysis or Child-Pugh score \> 7
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult male or non-pregnant female volunteers (age 18+)
- Scheduled for a cardiac surgical procedure with planned post-operative admission to the ICU for \>48 hours
- Able and willing to give consent and comply with study procedures
- Blind, deaf or unable to speak English
- Women who are pregnant or nursing
- Contraindications to safe use enteral nutrition, including gastrointestinal obstruction
- Personal history of intestinal malabsorption, gallbladder disease or pancreatitis
- Dietary restrictions precluding enteral feeds
- Renal and liver failure requiring dialysis or Child-Pugh score \> 7
- Severe deficit due to structural or anoxic brain damage
- With skin condition that precludes wearing sensors
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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