Post-pyloric feeding, Clip-assisted nasoenteral feeding tube, randomised study, migration
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All adult patients needing a duodenal feeding tube (including triple lumen tubes); 2. Written informed consent provided by patient or representative; 3. Minimal expected enteral feeding duration of 3 days.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with a reasonable probability of undergoing a MRI scan (Resolution™ endoclips are not MRI compatible); 2. Women with known pregnancy (because of abdominal X-rays performed in order to confirm location of the DFT).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of repeat endoscopies for tube repositioning due to incorrect placed - and migrated tubes. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Success rate of tube placement (confirmed by abdominal X-ray); 2. Time of endosocpy procedure; 3. Dwell time of feeding tube; 4. Costs; 5. Patient's preferences; 6. Migration rate to stomach or esophagus. | — |
Contacts
P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht