Nasogastric Tube for Small Bowel Blockages
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing a thin feeding tube through the nose into the stomach helps reduce complications in patients with small bowel obstruction (a blockage in the small intestines). Researchers want to see if this tube improves outcomes and reduces symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with small bowel obstruction confirmed by a CT scan (a detailed imaging test)
- You do not already have a nasogastric tube in place
- You are not planned for emergency surgery in the next few hours
- You do not have certain neurological conditions (ALS, cerebral palsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis)
- You have not had a stroke that left you unable to swallow safely
- You do not have signs of pneumonia or lung inflammation on your CT scan
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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