Study of a new ultrasound-detected feeding tube
This trial is testing a new type of feeding tube that can be seen with ultrasound, so doctors can check its position without needing an X-ray. It may help make tube placement quicker and safer for people who already need this tube as part of their care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a feeding or drainage tube placed through your nose or mouth (NG or OG tube) that will be checked with an X-ray as part of routine care.
- You are able to give consent for the trial in English, or someone legally authorized to speak for you can do so.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you don't have a pacemaker or similar implanted device.
- You do not have serious medical issues like esophageal varices, cancer or narrowing of the food pipe, airway blockages, or recent injuries to your face, nose, or neck that would prevent tube placement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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