NCT06304012

Brief Summary

This was a multicenter randomized controlled study of 98 severe Traumatic Brain Injury patients with tracheostomy. Patients enrolled were divided randomly into the observation group with Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding (n=50) or the control group with Nasogastric tube feeding (n=48) for enteral nutrition support, respectively. Nutritional status, complications, decannulation of tracheostomy tubes and level of consciousness on day 1 and day 28 were recorded and compared.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
104

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2022

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 17, 2023

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2023

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 5, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 12, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 12, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

March 5, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 9, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Concentration of hemoglobin

    hemoglobin was tested with blood routine test

    day 1 and day 28

  • Concentration of albumin

    albumin was tested with blood routine test

    day 1 and day 28

  • Concentration of prealbumin

    prealbumin was tested with blood routine test

    day 1 and day 28

  • Nutritional status-body mass index

    body mass index was tested with body weight and height. Combination was calculated as: body weight (kg) / height (m)\^2.

    day 1 and day 28

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Complications-Pulmonary Infections

    day 1 and day 28

  • Complications-Gastroesophageal Reflux

    day 1 and day 28

  • Complications- Gastrointestinal Bleeding

    day 1 and day 28

  • Complications-Gastric Retention

    day 1 and day 28

  • Complications-Diarrhea

    day 1 and day 28

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding+Rehabilitation therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Both groups of patients were provided with routine treatments. Based on this, the patients were given enteral nutrition support with Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding (Medical Device No. 20010234, developed by the Swallowing Disorders Research Institute of Zhengzhou University).

Device: Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube FeedingBehavioral: Rehabilitation therapy

Nasogastric tube feeding+Rehabilitation therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Both groups of patients were provided with routine treatments The group was provided nutrition support with Nasogastric tube feeding , while the feeding process strictly followed the relevant guideline

Device: Nasogastric tube feedingBehavioral: Rehabilitation therapy

Interventions

The patients in the control group were provided nutrition support with Nasogastric tube feeding, while the feeding process strictly followed the relevant guideline. During the treatment, the patients remained in a continuous state of tube indwelling, receiving feeding every 2-3 hours with a maximum feeding volume of 200ml, of which the contents were consistent with the observation group. The entire feeding process was conducted by trained nursing staff. Besides, the tube was replaced by a new one every 5-7 days.

Nasogastric tube feeding+Rehabilitation therapy

The entire feeding process strictly followed the standard procedure of Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding(18). During the feeding process, patients were maintained in a semi-recumbent position with their head elevated, facilitating the placement of the tube into the oral cavity along one side, with the chin brought close to the manubrium sterni.

Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding+Rehabilitation therapy

Acupuncture: Regular acupuncture treatment that can prevent muscle atrophy, improve circulation, and have a stimulating effect. Exercise therapy: Training that focused on limb movements or joint mobilization to prevent muscle contracture, reduce joint mobility, improve spasms, and promote blood circulation. Others: Regular turning, back patting, and position changes performed by caregivers.

Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding+Rehabilitation therapyNasogastric tube feeding+Rehabilitation therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • age ≥ 18 years, meeting the diagnosis of severe Traumatic Brain Injury, confirmed through MRI
  • score of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \<8;
  • presence of no contraindication for enteral nutrition;
  • with stable vital signs and no severe liver or kidney dysfunction, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or multiple complications;
  • informed consent form was obtained from the patient\&#39;s family members.

You may not qualify if:

  • unable to cooperate in completing treatment and assessment due to personal reasons or other disorders;
  • complicated with other intracranial lesions, such as stroke;
  • with severe consciousness disorders caused by other diseases.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Jiansheng Hos.

Yilan, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Interventions

Rehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain InjuriesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesCraniocerebral TraumaTrauma, Nervous SystemWounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Nieto Luis, Master

    Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 5, 2024

First Posted

March 12, 2024

Study Start

June 1, 2022

Primary Completion

May 17, 2023

Study Completion

June 1, 2023

Last Updated

March 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations