Actively Recruiting
Vagal Stimulator to Reduce Nasogastric Tube Use
Led by Jacques E. Chelly · Updated on 2025-12-17
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
95 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Abdominal surgery, laparoscopic or open, is frequently performed at UPMC Shadyside hospital. One of the most frequent complications following abdominal surgery is a postoperative ileus. Although postoperative ileus may be the result of obstruction or leakage, in most cases postoperative ileus (POI) is the result of local irritation because of fluid overload, exogenous opioids, neurohormonal dysfunction, gastrointestinal stretch, local bleeding and inflammation. POI usually lasts between 2 to 7 days. In most cases, a nasogastric tube (NG tube) is used to relieve that gastric pressure until the resolution of the POI. The placement of a NG tube can lead to a local trauma, bleeding and pain. Pain represents a major complaint among those with POI, often contributing to prolonged hospital stays.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Vagal Stimulator to Reduce Nasogastric Tube Use
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults 18 years and older undergoing laparoscopic or open colorectal surgery or other major abdominal surgeries at UPMC Shadyside
- Development of postoperative ileus
- Anticipation of nasogastric (NG) tube placement
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant individuals
- Those unable to read, write, or speak English fluently
- Individuals with developmental or neurological disorders unable to provide consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Carly Riedmann, MPH
CONTACT
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Amy Monroe, MPH, MBA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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