Nasal Bridle Versus Nasal Patch for Fixation of Nasoenteral Feeding Tubes

Last updated: January 20, 2023
Sponsor: Gelre Hospitals
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05694299
2021_67
210808 (FIXIT)
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Aim of this study is to compare fixation of nasoenteral feeding tubes using either a nasal patch or a nasal bridle in clinical patients with regard to the occurrence of tube dislocation, complications, and discomfort. 78 (2 * 39) eligible patients will be included in this randomized controlled trial. The study is executed in two general teaching hospitals in the Netherlands (Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn and Medical Spectrum Twente).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adult patient (18 years or older)
  • received a nasoenteral feeding tube while being hospitalized
  • providing written informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • contraindication for a nasal bridle (e.g., cleft lip or damaged nasal mucosa)
  • clinical need to place a nasal bridle
  • anticipated feeding nasoenteral feeding tube placement for < 3 days
  • failure of nasoenteral feeding tube placement

Study Design

Total Participants: 78
Study Start date:
November 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • Gelre Hospitals

    Apeldoorn,
    Netherlands

    Site Not Available

  • Medisch Spectrum Twente

    Enschede,
    Netherlands

    Active - Recruiting

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