Efficacy of prokinetics in preventing pneumonia in post-stroke patients with nasogastric tubes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Synapse
March 19, 2026
Efficacy of prokinetics in preventing pneumonia in post-stroke patients with nasogastric tubes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Key Points
To assess the effect of prokinetics on pneumonia prevention in post-stroke patients using nasogastric tubes.
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Comparison of pneumonia rates in treated versus untreated groups
Analysis of existing evidence regarding prokinetics' efficacy
Prokinetics show no significant relationship with pneumonia rates
A gap in established guidelines was identified
Call for more trials to clarify effectiveness
Abstract
Prokinetics have no relationship with pneumonia in patients with nasogastric tubes according to the existing evidence. More trials are needed since there are no established guidelines.