Evaluation of a New Enteral Feeding Tube for the Measurement of Esophageal and Gastric Pressure

Investigators aim to evaluate the accuracy in the measurement of the esophageal and gastric pressure of a new enteral feeding tube

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Key information

Conditions

Respiratory Failure Respiration Disorders Respiratory Insufficiency Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Milan, MI, 20122, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Requiring the placement of an enteral feeding tube

Exclusion criteria

esophageal ulcers
severe coagulophaty
thrombocytopenia

Treatment and study plan

Enteral feeding tube

Device

The esophageal and gastric pressure, measured with this new device, will be recorded and compared with those ones measured with a standard esophageal catheter

Primary outcomes

Accuracy of the measurement of the esophageal and gastric pressure

Time frame: 1 hour

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Policlinico Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Apr 27, 2010
Registry last updated: Nov 30, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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