Gastric Emptying in children with a gastrostomy.

The effect of a laparoscopic gastrostomy on gastric emptying and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: A prospective observational study in children.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON28523

Enrollment

Registered

2012-02-29

Start date

2012-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

Laproscopic gastrostomy, gastric emptying, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), children

Interventions

Laparoscopic gastrostomy placement.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children (2-18yrs): 1. Referred for LGTP by a pediatrician/pediatric gastroenterologist; 2. Screened by the anaesthesiology department and have no contraindications for surgery; 3. In whom written informed consent can be obtained in: A. Guardian/parents for all children 12 yrs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of gastric surgery; 2. Inability to undergo investigation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. To determine the effect of LGTP on gastric emptying in children, by comparing gastric emptying half time (T½) before and after operation; 2. To identify predictors (gastric emptying) for success of a gastrostomy placement.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To determine the influence of a gastrostomy placement on gastroesophageal reflux; 2. To determine the effect of a gastrostomy on quality of life.	—

Contacts

Public ContactF.A. Mauritz

PO Box 85500

f.a.mauritz@umcutrecht.nl+31 (0)88 7554004

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)