Clinical trials
Gastrostomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting gastrostomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 17 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07300865Recruiting
Does gastrostomy tube thickness affect complications in children?
This trial compares two different thicknesses of gastrostomy tubes to see if one causes fewer problems. If your child is scheduled for a laparoscopic gastrostomy at Uppsala Akademiska University Hospital, this study may help decide which tube size is best.
UppsalaAges Up to 15 years - NCT05966311Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided feeding tube placement for children
This study tests a new way to place a feeding tube directly into the stomach using ultrasound instead of an endoscope. It may be a safer and less invasive option for children who need help getting nutrition.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth–21 years - NCT05618392Recruiting
Pain check after feeding tube placement
This trial studies how much pain people feel after a radiology-guided feeding tube is placed through the skin while you’re awake with local numbing medicine. It also looks at factors that might help predict pain, to improve comfort for future patients.
ValenceAges 18 years+ - NCT07119346Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after feeding tube surgery in children
This trial tests whether a nerve block (EOI) given before surgery can reduce pain after a feeding tube procedure in children. It aims to help kids recover more comfortably.
SeoulAges 3–17 - NCT07115134Recruiting
New dressing for feeding tube after placement
This trial tests a new type of dressing (bandage) designed to keep a gastrostomy feeding tube secure after it is placed in the stomach. It may help reduce movement and improve healing for children who have just had this surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7–21 - NCT05205343Recruiting
Compare minimally invasive and full stomach surgery for upper cancer
This study compares two minimally invasive ways to operate on the stomach area for cancers near the stomach and esophagus (GEJ). It looks at whether one surgical approach is better for long-term outcomes when the goal is cure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06361498Recruiting
Ultrasound to check G-tube position in children
This study tests if ultrasound can quickly and safely check the position of a G-tube (feeding tube) that has moved or come out. It looks for a possible alternative to X-rays for children.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06431048Enrolling by invitation
Does pausing tube feeding affect recovery?
This study looks at whether briefly pausing tube feedings during certain procedures (like placing a tracheostomy or PEG tube) affects patient outcomes. The goal is to find out if it's safe to continue feeding without stopping, which might prevent delays in nutrition.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05169398Recruiting
EUS-guided bile drainage with a new metal stent
This trial tests a newer, ultrasound-guided procedure to drain blocked bile flow using a special metal stent. It may help people who have bile duct blockage but could not have their bile drained successfully with standard ERCP.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07303738RecruitingPhase 4
Testing bile-lowering foods for kids with feeding tubes
This trial tests if certain foods can lower bile acid levels in the upper part of the stomach for children who get most nutrition through a feeding tube. It may help understand and manage reflux symptoms related to bile.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–21 - NCT03959878Recruiting
Test of a constant-pressure skin disk for feeding tubes
This study looks at whether a small constant-pressure skin device (a “skin disk”) is safe and practical when placed in people getting PEG or PEJ feeding tubes. If you qualify, it may help improve comfort and care around the tube site.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT04110613Recruiting
Early feeding after PEG tube placement in ICU patients
This trial tests whether starting tube feeds soon after a PEG tube is placed is safe and helpful for mechanically ventilated ICU patients. PEG is a feeding tube placed through the belly, and early feeding may support recovery if your stomach can handle it.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–100 - NCT05640947Recruiting
Procedure to reverse bypass using an endoscopic stent
This trial studies a minimally invasive procedure that uses a stent placed through an endoscope to create a new connection in the stomach, with the goal of reversing a Roux-en-y gastric bypass. It may help people whose bypass has led to nutrition problems, severe dumping symptoms, difficult marginal ulcers, or liver scarring that worsens after surgery.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT06027242Recruiting
Glutamine supplement after stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests if taking glutamine (a nutrient) as an oral supplement helps patients recover after surgery to remove stomach cancer. It aims to see if it improves healing and quality of life.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06464978Recruiting
Reinforcement patches during stomach cancer surgery
This study tests whether adding a special reinforcement patch to the surgical stapler during stomach cancer surgery helps reduce complications. It compares this to the standard stapler method.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT06966934Recruiting
Nasal airway and oxygen for stomach scope in obesity
This trial tests whether a breathing tube placed in the nose (nasopharyngeal airway) combined with high-flow oxygen can improve safety during painless gastroscopy in people with obesity. It may help you breathe better while sedated.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT06129877Enrolling by invitation
Feeding difficulties study using the CHAMP app
This study collects information from families using the CHAMP App to learn more about feeding difficulties in children. It is open to patients already taking part in a related study where they agreed to use the app.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 month–18 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gastrostomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 17 recruiting gastrostomy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a gastrostomy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a gastrostomy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.