Cases indicated for tube feeding
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients admitted to the hospital for gastrostomy 2) Patients with difficulty in oral intake and receiving tube feeding management 3) Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who are taking antidiabetic drugs and whose blood glucose levels are stable 4) Patients who have given written and verbal explanations fully regarding the participation in this study, and have obtained consent from their own will
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with food allergies or potential allergic reactions to the products used in this study 2) Patients with difficulty in participating in this study due to the combination of hepatic disorder, renal disorder, heart disease, etc 3) Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or potentially pregnant 4) Patients who are considered inappropriate for the study by the attending physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Items related to glucose (maximum value, minimum value, mean value, circadian variation) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bowel movements (stool frequency, stool characteristics, diarrhea frequency) Gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal fullness, vomiting, nausea) Nutritional indices (transthyretin, body weight) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Joetsu general hospital gastrointestinal medicine