Clinical trials: Gastrostomy Tube
Enteral Feeding for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Feeding Tube in Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the quality of life (QOL) in head and neck patients who are given the GJ tube (which is placed in the bowel) versus those who are given the G-Tube (which is placed in the stomach) for…
- Trial name
- NCT02675673
- Testing
- GJ-Tube, G-Tube
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Gastrostomy, Gastrostomy Complications
Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Assisted Push Gastrostomy Using Gastrostomy Technique
Most pediatric gastroenterologists use an endoscopic pull technique to place gastrostomy tubes. We assessed an endoscopic gastropexy technique for gastrostomy tube placement that allows immediate placement of a low profile…
- Conditions
- Gastrostomy, Gastrostomy Complications, Gastrostomy Tube Site Complication, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04096456
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- CHRISTUS Health
Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Phase Ib/II Study of BYL719 and Cetuximab in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This was a multi-center, open-label, Phase Ib dose escalation /Phase II study in recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (RM HNSCC) patients considered to be resistant, ineligible or intolerant to…
- Trial name
- NCT01602315
- Testing
- BYL719 as film-coated (FC) whole tablets, BYL719 as dispersible tablets (DT), cetuximab
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
High Fat/High Calorie Trial in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of long-term use of high fat/high calorie and high calorie diets in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Lou Gehrig's…
- Trial name
- NCT00983983
- Testing
- Oxepa, Jevity 1.5, Jevity 1.0
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Constipation
Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients
During radiation treatment for head and neck cancer a large percentage of patients at Mayo Clinic Rochester develop the need for tube feeding to meet nutrition and hydration needs.
- Trial name
- NCT00888147
- Testing
- Fiber containing tube feeding formula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gastrostomy
Ultrasound for Evaluation of Percutaneous G-tube Position
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare using ultrasound imaging to look at the position of the gastrostomy tube (GT) against fluoroscopic imaging in pediatric patients who had a recent GT tube replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT06361498
- Testing
- Ultrasound Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Malnutrition
Trial of Continuous Versus Interrupted Feeding for Intubated Intensive Care Unit Patients
Surgical patients fed up until the point of surgery will have safe delivery of more calories compared to a group whose feeding is held at midnight prior to surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01383980
- Testing
- Continuous Tube Feedings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Enteral Nutrition (Food for Special Medical Purposes), Enteral Feeds
A Single Arm Intervention Study to Assess the Acceptability, Tolerance and Ease of Use of Wilbo's Blends+ (Commercial Enteral Feed Based on Real Food) When Used as Part of a Dietitian Prescribed Enteral Feeding Plan
The goal of this observational study is to learn if tube-fed children and young people (age 3-15 years) find Wilbo's Blends+ (a new nutritionally complete enteral formula containing real food ingredients) acceptable, tolerable…
- Conditions
- Enteral Nutrition (Food for Special Medical Purposes), Enteral Feeds, Enteral Tube Nutrition, Gastrostomy Tube
- Trial name
- Wilbo's Blends (NCT07036081)
- Testing
- Wilbo's Blends+
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Gastrostomy, Methods
Gastrostomy Tube Placed After Gastropexy Versus Gastrostomy Tube Placed Using the Traditional Push/Pull Techniques
Endoscopic placement of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube is a safe, efficient and well standardized technique. Two variants of this maneuver - the pull and the push techniques - are widespread worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT01463540
- Testing
- A 20 Fr gastrostomy tube, placed using push/pull techniques., A 20 Fr balloon type tube, placed after gastropexy.
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
Gastrostomy Tube Rupture, Gastrostomy Tube Durability
Replacement Gastrostomy Tubes: Technical and Clinical Comparison of Five Commercial Models
Multiple models of replacement tubes for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy are available in the market, however durability is variable.
- Conditions
- Gastrostomy Tube Rupture, Gastrostomy Tube Durability, Gastrostomy Tube Convenience
- Trial name
- NCT01698827
- Testing
- Tube assessment visits
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Head and Neck Cancer, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Hands of ORL-HN Surgeon
PEG tubes are commonly used to provide nutritional support to patients with head and neck cancer. PEG insertions are typically carried out by gastroenterologists, but also otorhinolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons perform…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Complication
- Trial name
- NCT02937610
- Testing
- percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Feeding Delays, Neonates and Term Infants
BabySTrong II taVNS Feeding Trial
The long-term goal of this project is to develop a therapy to assist pre-term and term infants with brain injury overcome difficulties in learning to feed so that infants may be discharged home with their families and avoid the…
- Trial name
- BabySTrong II (NCT07049952)
- Testing
- taVNS, NAC and taVNS, inactive taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Feeding Tube, Dysphagia
Safety and Usability Evaluation of the Fidmi Low-Profile Enteral Feeding Device
A First In Human Usability Open Label trial will be performed using the Fidmi Feeding device on 20 adult patients with a need for enteral feeding.
- Trial name
- Fidmi (NCT03007511)
- Testing
- Fidmi enhanced enteral feeding device
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fidmi Medical
Head and Neck Neoplasms
A Trial Comparing Two Modalities of Prophylactic Nutritional Support During Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
Purpose: To compare the effect of prophylactic enteral feeding tube placement (either percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube or nasogastric (NG) tube) in patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) on…
- Trial name
- PRONUS (NCT01985438)
- Testing
- percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, nasogastric tube placement
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Locally Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma
Soylent in Reducing Gastrostomy Tube Rates in Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy
This phase II trial studies Soylent in reducing gastrostomy tube rates in patients with head and neck cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes (locally advanced) who are undergoing chemoradiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07242365
- Testing
- Soylent Graham Dietary Supplement, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Soft Tissue Inflammation
Prevention of Hypergranulation Tissue After Gastrostomy Tube Placement
The primary objective of this study is to compare the incidence of postoperative hypergranulation tissue formation after gastrostomy tube placement among children randomized to one of three treatments, in addition to measuring…
- Trial name
- NCT01501539
- Testing
- Standard Hydrocolloid Dressing, Silver Hydrocolloid Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Other Abnormal Granulation Tissue Nos
Granulation Tissue Treatment: Silver Nitrate vs Kenalog vs Washcloth Abrasion
Granulation tissue, or excess tissue, forms around gastrostomy tube sites and is a common problem seen in the pediatric surgery population.
- Trial name
- NCT02519738
- Testing
- Silver Nitrate, Kenalog (Triamcinolone), Washcloth Abrasion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
IV Sedation Plus TAP Block for Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube
Objective: To determine the effectiveness and safety of IV sedation combined with ultrasound-guided, left side transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus combination with local anesthetic (LA) infiltration for Percutaneous…
- Trial name
- NCT04878926
- Testing
- IV midazolam and propofol-based sedation combined with ultrasound-guided, left side TAP block, IV midazolam and propofol-based sedation with Local Anesthetic infiltration
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Damanhour Teaching Hospital
Enteral Nutrition Feeding
We Need to FEED: Facilitating Enteral Education for Discharge
Aim: We need to FEED (Facilitating Enteral Education for Discharge) project aims to streamline and enhance the discharge process for pediatric patients with enteral nutrition (including G-tubes, J-tubes, GJ-tubes, and NG-tubes)…
- Trial name
- WeNeed2FEED (NCT07383272)
- Testing
- Education Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Dysphagia
The Impact of Gastrostomy and Intermittent Oral Tube Feeding on Patients With Dysphagia and Bulbar Palsy After Stroke
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the differences in quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients With Dysphagia and Bulbar Palsy using Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube and Gastrostomy.
- Trial name
- NCT06637098
- Testing
- routine rehabilitation therapy, Oral tube feeding, Gastrostomy feeding
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Babujinaya Cela