A Clinical study to determine whether nasogastric decompression is required in Upper Gastrointestinal surgeries.

Randomised control study evaluating the role of nasogastric decompression in upper gastrointestinal surgeries - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/01/062009

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-04

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K20-K31- Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum Health Condition 2: C15-C26- Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

Interventions

Intervention1: RYLE TUBE REMOVAL ON 1ST POD OF SURGERY: Ryle tube was removed on 1st post operative day and oral feeds are started early. Intervention2: Early removal of Nasogastric tube after surgery

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with Upper GI malignancies undergoing surgery Patients with Gastric outlet obstruction undergoing surgery Patients with oesophageal malignancies undergoing surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with age less than 18 years or age less than 80 years Patient with poor performance status and not fit for anaesthesia Patient who do not give consent to undergo the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To study the rate of anastomotic leak To study the pulmonary complications To study the rate of wound infection to study the electrolyte imbalanceTimepoint: 30 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To study the time to start oral diet To study the length of hospital stayTimepoint: 30 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Ashok Kumar B

Govt Stanley Medical College Hospital

stanleygastro@yahoo.com9444357682

Outcome results

None listed

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