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Different methods of insertion of tube in stomach via nose

Comparison of different methods of nasogastric tube insertion in anaesthetized and intubated patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/04/033131
Enrollment
163
Registered
2021-04-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z00-Z99- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Interventions

Intervention1: Neck flexion with lateral neck pressure: NGT will be inserted till 10 cm with flexed neck then lateral neck pressure will be applied on the same side of selected nostril and then NGT wi

Sponsors

GSMC KEMH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18-65 years. 2.NGT placement required for perioperative care in either elective or emergency surgeries.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of bleeding disorder. 2.If known preoperative narrowing of oesophageal lumen due to any reason making NGT insertion impossible 3.If preoperative existing NGT present. 4.Recent nasal surgery, nasal fracture or severe nasal obstruction.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare four methods of NGT insertion (i.e., Conventional, Reverse Sellick’s, Neck flexion with lateral pressure and preinserted nasopharyngeal airway) in increasing correct placement (within two attempts till confirmation by auscultation ) in anaesthetized and intubated patients.Timepoint: During insertion of NGT

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Attempts required for successful insertion. 2.Time required during NGT placement. 3.Rescue method required (Laryngoscope and Magill’s forceps) 4.Incidence of various complications like coiling, knotting, kinking, epistaxis. Timepoint: After insertion of NGT;Attempts required for successful insertion Time required during NGT placement Rescue method required (Laryngoscpe and Magills forceps) Incidence of various complications like coiling, knotting, kinking, epistaxisTimepoint: After insertion of NGT

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactYogita Ganesh Agrawal

GSMC & KEMH

yogitagrawal19@gmail.com7757960372

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026