Timing of Nasogastric Tube Removal and Its Impact on Postoperative Bowel Function Recovery and Feeding Following Major Bowel Surgery in Children

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Impact of Early versus Delayed Nasogastric Tube Removal on Postoperative Bowel Function Recovery and Feeding in Children Undergoing Major Bowel Surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202601716524491

Enrollment

102

Registered

2026-01-06

Start date

2020-04-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Paediatrics

Interventions

Early Removal of NG tube

Delayed NG tube removal

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 0–18 years undergoing major bowel surgery. 2. Caregivers/parents provide written informed consent for participation. 3. Patients are clinically stable after preoperative optimization. 4. Patients able to comply with postoperative monitoring and follow-up requirements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers or patients who did not give assent/consent. 2. Patients who had gastric or duodenal surgery. 3. Patients who had non-bowel surgeries. 4. Unconscious patients. 5. Patients with deranged electrolyte results.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Outcome: Time to return of bowel sounds Definition: Measured in hours from the end of surgery (closure of the abdomen) to the first auscultated bowel sounds. Assessment Method: Patients were examined twice daily (8 am and 8 pm), and abdominal auscultation was performed to identify the presence or absence of bowel sounds. The exact time of first bowel sounds was recorded for each patient. Time Frame: From end of surgery until first bowel sounds postoperatively.	—

Measure

Time frame

Outcome: Time to return of bowel sounds Definition: Measured in hours from the end of surgery (closure of the abdomen) to the first auscultated bowel sounds. Assessment Method: Patients were examined twice daily (8 am and 8 pm), and abdominal auscultation was performed to identify the presence or absence of bowel sounds. The exact time of first bowel sounds was recorded for each patient. Time Frame: From end of surgery until first bowel sounds postoperatively.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to passage of flatus;Time to passage of stool;Time to initiation of oral feeding;Time to achievement of full feeding;Number and frequency of postoperative vomiting episodes;Length of hospital stay	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactChuka Ugwunne

Consultant Paediatrics Surgeon

chuksug@yahoo.co.uk+2347030970899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026