Dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Requirement for nasogastric or nasoenteric tube enteral nutrition due to dysphagia, critical illness, or other indicated conditions; 2. Duration of nutritional support >= 7 days; 3. Age >= 18 years; 4. Patients who were hospitalized at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University from January 2022 to January 2025 and did not return for further medical visits thereafter;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Absolute contraindications such as intestinal obstruction, active gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. 2. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction (Child-Pugh class > B or KDIGO stage 3); 3. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, specific metabolic diseases (e.g., fatty acid oxidation disorders); 4. Pregnancy or lactation; 5. Patients receiving palliative care for tumors or in a terminal state who, in the investigator's judgment, are unsuitable for participation in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| coefficient of variation (CV) of blood glucose;infection markers;Gastrointestinal tolerance;constipation;The incidence of pulmonary infection;Glycemic control;aspiration; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 28-day mortality;Length of ICU stay/ total hospital stay; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Southern Medical University Southern Hospital