A comparison between two different methods of nasogastric tube insertion; the SORT method and blind insertion, in adult patients who have received general anaesthesia.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Diseases of the digestive system,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/02/023242
• Lead Sponsor: Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised, single-blind (patient blind) , parallel group, active-controlled study, comparing the success rate of correct nasogastric tube placement using either the SORT Manoeuvre or the conventional blind technique, in 160 (80 in each group)  anaesthetised, intubated patients, over a time period of approximately 1 year, in a single centre. The primary outcome measure will be the proportion of patients with successful nasogastric tube placement in the first attempt, using either of the methods. The secondary outcome measures will be the procedure time, as well as any adverse events occurring during the procedure. The observations will be analysed using appropriate statistical methods with the help of an expert.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2020-01-22
• Study Start: 2020-02-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Adult patients undergoing elective abdominal surgeries, that require intra-operative nasogastric tube insertion.
• 2.Patients that have given written informed consent to participating in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Anatomical/structural abnormalities such as cleft lip, cleft palate, deviated nasal septum etc.
• 2.Patients with oral, nasal, pharyngeal or oesophageal masses.
• 3.Patients with significant injuries involving the head and neck region.
• 4.Patients with thrombocytopenia or coagulopathies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proportion of successful insertions in a single attempt	After completion of data collection

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time taken for insertion	At the time of insertion
Adverse events occurring during insertion	At the time of insertion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College; 🇮🇳 Kolkata, WEST BENGAL, India

Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College

🇮🇳Kolkata, WEST BENGAL, India

DrSaroojini D Dhakal

Principal investigator

07834817592

sarojdhakal33@gmail.com