Stomach distension with high flow nasal oxygen therapy. A volunteer study

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Gastric insufflation; High flow nasal oxygen therapy; Gastrointestinal system; Gastric distension; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000262909
• Lead Sponsor: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 3 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy non-pregnant volunteers 18-70 yrs, both males and females
No significant organ impairment
No language barrier
Fasted for 6 hours for solids and liquids. Sips of water allowed till 2 hours of the study enrolment

Exclusion Criteria

History of severe gastro oesophageal reflux disease, hiatus hernia, previous gastro-oesophageal or duodenal surgery
Those who are on medications affecting gastric motility
History of nasal blockage or congestion
Participants unable to consent
Diabetes mellitus
Morbid obesity >40 BMI

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified