Methods The FOOD trials consist of three pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trials, two of which
included dysphagic stroke patients. In one trial, patients enrolled within 7 days of admission were randomly
allocated to early enteral tube feeding or no tube feeding for more than 7 days (early versus avoid). In the other,
patients were allocated percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or nasogastric feeding. The primary outcome
was death or poor outcome at 6 months. Analysis was by intention to treat.