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Evaluation of the Clinical Signs and symptoms of Pneumonia Following Metoclopramide administration in unconscious patients with nasogastric tube in the intensive care unit.

Evaluation of the Clinical Signs and symptoms of Pneumonia Following Metoclopramide administration in unconscious patients with nasogastric tube in the intensive care unit.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160813029327N18
Enrollment
32
Registered
2019-10-07
Start date
2018-03-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-11-05

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Conditions

pneumonia. Pneumonia due to inhalation of vomit and gastric secretions

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: patient receives metoclopramide 10 milligram -three times a day for 5 days.first dose prescribe in form of ampul and should be used from intravenous route.the other

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University of Pharmaceutical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: dysphagia following the loss of consciousness,in ICU patients. Nasogastric tube requirement, more than 24 hours.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: oesophageal disorder signs and symptoms of pneumonia pregnancy and lactation histoy of Parkinson disease contraindication of metoclopramide drug interaction with metoclopramide gastrointestinal disorders like:GI bleeding ,obstruction ,cancer and perforation . gastrointestinal surgery. presence of pheochromocytoma

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cough incidence. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: observational information and nursing records.;Tachypnoea (respiratory rate >25 per minute). Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: assessment of vital signs and nursing records.;- Sputum production or oropharyngeal secretions. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: assessment of clinical situation and nursing records.;-Hypoxia (oxygen saturation =90% ). Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: puls oximeter.;-New abnormal breathing sounds in chest examination. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: chest physical examination by stethoscope.;Fever >38 degree celsius. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: termometer.;Leucocytosis (WBC >11 000 per Mililiter). Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: complete blood count.;Abnormal elevation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1and5. Method of measurement: erythrocyte sedimentation rate test.;New chest Radiological shadowing. Timepoint: before intervention, day 3 and 5. Method of measurement: chest x ray radiography.;Leucopoenia (WBC < 3000 per Mililiter). Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: complete blood count.;Abnormal elevation of c reactive protein. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1 and 5. Method of measurement: c reactive protein test.;Symptom complex of sweating, rigors, fever, and aches and pains. Timepoint: before intervention, day 1,3 and5. Method of measurement: observational information,thermometer and critical care pain observation tool.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Counting the days that paitient stays in intensive care unit. Timepoint: from the first day of study to last day of staying patient in the intensive care unit. Method of measurement: assessment of the patients medical records.;Number of antibiotic therapy days. Timepoint: from the first day of study to last day of staying patient in the intensive care unit. Method of measurement: assessment of the patients medical records.;Highest white blood cells count in millimeter cube. Timepoint: daily from the first day to 5th day. Method of measurement: complete blood count.;Highest C reactive protein( milligram per deciliter). Timepoint: first day and 5th day of study. Method of measurement: c reactive protein assessment test.;Lowest oxygen saturation percent. Timepoint: daily from the first day to 5th day of study. Method of measurement: puls oxymeter.;Mortality at 30 days. Timepoint: from the first day of study to 30th day. Method of measurement: assessment of medical records.;Regurgitation through Nasogastric tube. Timepoint: daily from the first day to 5th day of study. Method of measurement: observational assessment of patients situation.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehdi Rajabi

Islamic Azad University

mehdirj@aol.co.uk+98 21 2264 0051

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026