Assessing ultrasound for confirming gastric feeding tube placement
Gastric Ultrasound Feeding Tube Placement Confirmation Study
Leiden University Medical Center · NCT06595537
This study tests if using ultrasound can help doctors make sure gastric feeding tubes are placed correctly in ICU patients, compared to the usual chest X-ray method.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Leiden University Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Leiden, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06595537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the accuracy of ultrasound in confirming the correct placement of gastric feeding tubes (GFTs) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Patients requiring GFT placement or replacement will undergo an ultrasound procedure after the tube insertion, where a specific Doppler signal, known as the 'mosaic sign', will be assessed following air insufflation. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound against the standard chest X-ray method for confirming GFT placement, potentially improving patient safety in ICU settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include tracheally intubated ICU patients who require a gastric feeding tube for nutritional support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require a gastric feeding tube or are in a prone position may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and reliability of gastric feeding tube placements in ICU patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound for GFT placement confirmation is gaining interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being tracheally intubated * Have a gastric feeding tube which needs replacement for any particular reason e.g the GFT is not functioning, has been displaced, and the patient has no exclusion criteria ( zie 4.3). * Need a gastric feeding tube * Given informed consent directly Exclusion Criteria: * Does not need a gastric feeding tube and doesn't have one. * Laparotomy wound interfering with abdominal ultrasound. * Patient in prone position * No informed consent
Where this trial is running
Leiden, South Holland
- Ledien University Medical Center — Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jorge E Lopez Matta, M.D. — Leiden University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jorge E. Lopez Matta, M.D.
- Email: J.E.Lopez_Matta@lumc.nl
- Phone: +316715269111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Gastric Feeding Tubes, Ultrasound, gastric ultrasound, Gastric feeding tube, Point of care ultrasound