Testing a new skin disk for feeding tubes
Official title: Feasibility of a Constant Pressure Skin Disk (CPSD) in Enteral Tubes.
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT03959878 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new adjustable skin disk for feeding tubes to see if it helps people heal better and have fewer problems than the standard option.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 22 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03959878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 22 and older who are undergoing placement of a PEG or PEJ tube.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of tobacco or illegal drug use, prior enteral tube placement, or certain gastric surgeries may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility of a new adjustable skin disk, known as the Constant Pressure Skin Disk (CPSD), used in conjunction with gastrostomy and jejunostomy feeding tubes. Researchers will replace the standard external skin disk with the CPSD during the tube placement procedure to assess its effectiveness in promoting healing and reducing complications. The study aims to gather data on the safety and efficacy of this new device compared to traditional options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to improved healing and fewer complications for patients requiring enteral feeding.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving outcomes with new devices in enteral feeding.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 22 years * Undergoing PEG tube or PEJ tube placement Exclusion Criteria: * History of tobacco or illegal drug use in the past year * History of an enteral tube * History of gastric surgery (bariatric surgery, Nissen fundoplication, etc.)
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Manpreet S Mundi, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Paul A Lorentz, MS RN RD
- Email: lorentz.paul@mayo.edu
- Phone: 507-255-7121
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.