This study is looking at how nutrition is given to critically ill patients who need a tracheostomy (a breathing tube placed in the windpipe). Researchers want to see if continuing enteral feeds (nutrition given through a tube into the stomach or intestines) right up until surgery affects how much food patients receive and if it increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection caused by inhaling food or liquid). You may be able to join if you are 18 or older, in the intensive care unit (ICU), and need a tracheostomy. The study will compare patients who continue feeds until surgery with those whose feeds are stopped 6 or more hours before surgery. The main goal is to see if continuing feeds changes the rate of aspiration pneumonia within 7 days after the tracheostomy. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 200 participants. It compares two groups: one that continues enteral feeds until surgery and another that stops feeds 6 or more hours before surgery.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, aspiration pneumonia, is measured over 7 days from the time of tracheostomy.

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