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Effect of oral probiotics on enteral nutrition

Evaluation the effect of oral probiotics on enteral nutrition tolerance in patients admitted to intensive care units: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190810044500N13
Enrollment
100
Registered
2021-05-20
Start date
2020-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-05-26

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

Conditions

Endurance nutrition tolerance in hospitalized patients.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, we give Familact probiotic powder in the amount of one gram and twice a day for seven days with Intramil powder to patients. Intervention 2: Control

Sponsors

Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: No history of GI injury during hospitalization intestinal feeding through the nasal tube (gavage) over 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hemorrhagic disorders or having an INR above 2 substance or alcohol abuse failure to sign written consent for pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Delay in gastric emptying. Timepoint: Every day for 7 days. Method of measurement: The remaining volume of the stomach.;Return the contents of the stomach to the esophagus. Timepoint: Every day for 7 days. Method of measurement: The remaining volume of the stomach.;Diarrhea. Timepoint: Every day for 7 days. Method of measurement: Number of loose stools per day.;Constipation. Timepoint: Every day for 7 days. Method of measurement: No stool in the last three days.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mortality rate. Timepoint: Everyday. Method of measurement: Examining vital signs.;Duration of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital. Timepoint: Everyday. Method of measurement: Number of days in the hospital.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Saghafi

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

F.saghafi@ssu.ac.ir+98 35 3820 3419

Outcome results

None listed

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