Clinical trials: Two Interventions (PEG and RIG) Compared Against Each Other
Two Interventions (PEG and RIG) Compared Against Each Other
Outcome Study of Endoscopically Inserted Gastrostomy (PEG)Versus Radiologically-guided Insertion of Gastrostomy (RIG)in Children
A gastrostomy is a feeding tube that communicates from the skin directly into the stomach. It is a device frequently used in children that have feeding difficulties or are unable to maintain normal growth via oral feeds.
- Trial name
- PEG Vs RIG (NCT01920438)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Radiologically-guided insertion of Gastrostomy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust