This trial is enrolling 100 participants with high-level cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of Naso-Esophageal Tube feeding compared to Nasogastric Tube feeding on nutritional status. If included, participants will use either Naso-Esophageal Tube Feeding or Nasogastric Tube Feeding, with both groups receiving routine rehabilitation treatment. Final testing of the participant's nurtititional status will be performed after 15 days.
Type
Details
- Participants will use either Naso-Esophageal Tube Feeding or Nasogastric Tube Feeding, with both groups receiving routine rehabilitation treatment. - Final testing of nutritional status will be performed after 15 days.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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