U.S., June 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07018414) titled 'Abdominal Massage for Gastric Residual Volume in Surgical Patients' on May 23.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on gastric residual volume (GRV) and abdominal distension in surgical intensive care patients receiving enteral nutrition. The intervention group received 20-minute abdominal massage sessions twice daily for 3 consecutive days. Outcomes included changes in GRV, abdominal circumference, feeding volume, and gastrointestinal tolerance parameters.
Study Start Date: April 05, 2024
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Condition:
Gastric Residual Volume
Abdominal Distensi...