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Continuous Enteral Feeding Until Tracheostomy and Aspiration Risk

NCT07508293 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 91

Last updated 2026-04-02

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Summary

This prospective observational study evaluates whether continuing enteral feeding until tracheostomy affects aspiration pneumonia risk and early clinical outcomes in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients undergoing elective percutaneous tracheostomy. Patients are managed according to routine ICU practice and are observed in two groups: those who continue enteral feeding until tracheostomy preparation and those who undergo conventional 6-8-hour fasting before the procedure. The primary outcome is the incidence of aspiration pneumonia within 72 hours after tracheostomy. Secondary outcomes include respiratory parameters, arterial blood gas values, procedure-related complications, length of stay, and mortality. The study aims to determine whether routine fasting before tracheostomy provides additional clinical benefit or whether maintaining nutritional continuity may be a safe alternative in critically ill patients.

Conditions

  • Aspiration Pneumonia
  • Tracheostomy
  • Mechanical Ventilation

Interventions

OTHER

Continuous enteral feeding

Continuation of enteral nutrition without routine interruption until tracheostomy preparation, as per routine ICU practice.

OTHER

Fasting

Discontinuation of enteral nutrition for 6-8 hours prior to tracheostomy, in accordance with conventional pre-procedural fasting practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-12-16
Primary Completion
2023-12-01
Completion
2024-01-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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