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To compare two method of inserting a tube from the nose into the stomach of the patient

COMPARISON OF NASOGASTRIC TUBE INSERTION USING FINGER ASSISTED METHOD AND REVERSE SELLICK MANEUVER IN ANAESTHETISED AND INTUBATED ADULTS

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/02/049996
Enrollment
150
Registered
2023-02-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-06

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K929- Disease of digestive system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Finger assisted method of nasogastric tube insertion: After induction of anaesthesia 16 F nasogastric tube will be inserted using the finger assisted method under 3 minutes. Control Int

Sponsors

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) physical status class l or ll having modified mallampati class 1 or 2, undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia with tracheal intubation requiring nasogastric tube insertion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with base of skull fracture, maxillofacial or cervical spine injury. Deformities of pharynx or larynx, oesophageal pathology, neck abnormalities, nasal mass and deviated nasal septum. Coagulopathies or on anticoagulant medication. History of head and neck radiotherapy and obese patient with BMI > 30kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the success rate of first attempt of nasogastric tube insertion using finger assisted method and reverse sellick maneuver in anaesthetised and intubated adultsTimepoint: 1hr—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the inserterâ??s satisfaction and To study adverse events if anyTimepoint: 1 hr—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Parul Mullick

VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital

drparulmullick@gmail.com9810606262

Outcome results

None listed

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