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Early vs late entral feeding in gastrointestinal trauma

Early vs Conventional Enteral Nutrition in Patients Undergoing Surgical Management for Traumatic Hollow Viscus Injuries A Randomized Controlled Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105213
Enrollment
132
Registered
2026-03-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S364- Injury of small intestine

Interventions

Intervention1: early enteral feeding: enteral nutrition will be started within 24 hours of surgery starting with liquid if tolerated then semisolid to solid diet In first 24 hr Volume & Frequency: 5

Sponsors

JPNATC, AIIMS, New Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Hemodynamically stable pt undergoing laparotomy for traumatic hollow viscus injury Hemodynamically stable postoperatively Pt with Stoma post operatively Informed written consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre-existing bowel pathology Severe head injury (GCS less than8) post operative open abdomen Post operative organ support Pregnancy Unknownu unattended patients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hollow viscus injury related length of hospital stayTimepoint: till discharge

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Compare time to return of bowel function Compare anastomotic leak & reoperation rates SSI Intra abdomen abscess Compare 30-days mortalityTimepoint: 4 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dinesh bagaria

AIIMS, New Delhi

dr_bagaria@yahoo.co.in9914201918

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026