Using ultrasound to check nasogastric tube position
Official title: Ultrasound to Check the Adequate Position of the Nasogastric Tube to Improve Patient Management and Safety
Run by Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín · NCT06635915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if ultrasound can quickly and safely check if a nasogastric tube is in the right place for patients after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 114 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Palmas de GRAN Canaria, LAS, Las Palmas and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06635915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who have undergone surgery requiring NGT placement and are classified as ASA I-IV.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications for NGT placement or those classified as ASA V will 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 reliability of ultrasound as a method for verifying the correct positioning of nasogastric tubes (NGT) in patients after surgery. It involves 114 patients, half of whom have an NGT placed, and the other half do not. The ultrasound examination will be conducted in the immediate postoperative period to determine the presence or absence of the NGT without the need for additional diagnostic tests like chest X-rays. The study aims to establish ultrasound as a quick, non-invasive alternative for NGT verification.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce the need for chest X-rays, minimizing radiation exposure and streamlining postoperative care.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound for various diagnostic purposes is well-established, this specific application for NGT verification is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients classified as ASA I-IV according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists * Patients over 18 years old. * Informed consent signed by the patient or their family representatives Exclusion Criteria: * Patients classified as ASA V. * Patients under 18 years old. * Refusal to participate in the study. * Contraindication for nasogastric tube placement: ingestion of caustics, nasal or skull fractures, and cervical surgery. * Patients with anatomical abnormalities at the cervical or pharyngoesophageal level.
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
Palmas de GRAN Canaria, LAS, Las Palmas, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Angel Becerra-Bolaños, MD PhD
- Email: angbecbol@gmail.com
- Phone: +34928450370
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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.