Using ultrasound to check gastrostomy tube position

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial compares the effectiveness of ultrasound imaging to fluoroscopy for assessing the position of gastrostomy tubes in pediatric patients who have recently undergone tube replacement. The study aims to determine if ultrasound is as accurate as fluoroscopy and whether it requires less time for evaluation. Participants will undergo ultrasound imaging prior to the standard fluoroscopic imaging to assess the position of the gastrostomy tube retention balloon and check for any potential leakage. The findings could lead to improved practices in clinical settings for monitoring gastrostomy tubes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

An individual who presents with a dislodged GT and meets one of the following minor criteria:

* Surgical GT placement less than 90 days from presentation
* Traumatic GT dislodgement/removal
* Recent stoma dilation
* Clinician uncertainty about position of GT placement

Exclusion Criteria:

* An individual \>18 years of age
* Acutely ill patients defined as hemodynamically unstable defined as any child who has abnormal vital signs or disruption of vital functions (i.e. airway, breathing, circulation, mental function). Vital signs are based on patient age. Initial assessment of clinical patient stability will be provided by the ordering/referring provider.

Where it's running

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: William Pryor, MD — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Tracy Carroll
• Email: tracy_carroll@med.unc.edu
• Phone: 984-974-8157

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.