Using ultrasound to check nasogastric tube position
Ultrasound to Check the Adequate Position of the Nasogastric Tube to Improve Patient Management and Safety
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 114 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dr. Negrin University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Palmas de GRAN Canaria, LAS, Las Palmas and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06635915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who have undergone surgery requiring NGT placement and are classified as ASA I-IV.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for NGT placement or those classified as ASA V will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Palmas de GRAN Canaria, LAS, Las Palmas and 1 other locations
- 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
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.