Aim of this study is to compare fixation of nasoenteral feeding tubes using either a nasal patch or a nasal bridle in clinical patients with regard to the occurrence of tube dislocation, complications, and discomfort. 78 (2 \* 39) eligible patients will be included in this randomized controlled trial. The study is executed in two general teaching hospitals in the Netherlands (Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn and Medical Spectrum Twente).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
78
Bridle Pro® Nasal Tube Retaining System (Applied Medical Technology Inc., Brecksville, OH, USA)
Regular adhesive tape for medical use.
Gelre Hospitals
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMedisch Spectrum Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
RECRUITINGPremature dislocation of feeding tube
Occurrence of a first premature dislocation of the feeding tube
Time frame: Within 14 days after initial placement of the feeding tube
Complications related to fixation of the feeding tube
Occurence of nasal pressure ulcer (grade and location); sinusitis (running nose; nasal congestion); facial pain or pressure; dysosmia; frequent sneezing; epistaxis
Time frame: During the 14-day period after initial placement of the feeding tube
Pain experienced from the nasal fixation
Pain scored on a visual analogue scale (VAS) with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 100
Time frame: During the 14-day period after initial placement of the feeding tube
Discomfort experienced from the nasal fixation
Discomfort scored on a visual analogue scale (VAS) with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 100
Time frame: During the 14-day period after initial placement of the feeding tube
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