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NCT Number: NCT01073046

Gastric Decompression After Sub-total Gastrectomy

The purpose of this study is to test the utility of the nasogastric tube, which is used to decompress and as "guardian" of gastro-jejunal anastomosis, in patients undergoing distal subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer with reconstruction according to Billroth II or according Roux.

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Key information

Conditions

Gastric Cancer Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Stomach Diseases Stomach Neoplasms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Digestive Surgery, Catholic University

Rome, 00168, Italy

About this study

A silastic naso-gastric tube (Rusch® distributed by Teleflex Medical Srl) is used in the naso-gastric/jejunal tube group

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All people subjected to subtotal gastrectomy for distal gastric adenocarcinoma.

Exclusion criteria

  • People undergoing enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal tube

Treatment and study plan

Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube

Device

Silastic Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube (Rusch® distributed by Teleflex Medical Srl)

Other names: Rusch® distributed by Teleflex Medical Srl

Primary outcomes

  1. Influence of Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube on Postoperative complications

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Influence of Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube on Postoperative Patient's Comfort

    Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Catholic University, Italy

Other

Collaborators

  • Italian Research Group For Gastric Cancer - IRGGC

Registry information

Official study title

Naso-gastric/Jejunal Tube Placement After Sub-total Gastrectomy. A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Feb 23, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 2, 2012

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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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