Comfort, stress reduction
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive a cooled NG tube stored in a refrigerator at 2°- 8°C.
Sponsors
Amsterdam UMC
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteriaChildren aged 6-18 years who require a NG tube.Children must be able to provide a comfort score.Children and parents must understand Dutch or English.Informed consent given by parents in children <12 years, by both child and parents in children 12-16 years, and by children if >16 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exlusion criteria • Children with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is the success rate of NG tube insertion, defined as a correct position at first attempt. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters inciude distress related to NG tube insertion, duration of the procedure, and complications. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactJ.M. Maaskant
Amsterdam UMC
Outcome results
None listed