The Effect of Elemental Diet on Gastric Emptying — Elental

Postprocedural Delayed Gastric Emptying Clinical Trial

Official title:
The Comparative Study of Elemental Diet and Regular Liquid Diet on Gastric Emptying in Patients With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

In patients with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) delayed gastric emptying has been speculated as a cause of aspiration pneumonia. Elemental diet may facilitate gastric emptying in PEG patients as compared with regular liquid enteral nutrients, resulting in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Gastroparesis
Postprocedural Delayed Gastric Emptying

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01467765
Study type	Interventional
Source	Showa Inan General Hospital
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	November 2011
Completion date	April 2012

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