Pediatric Percutaneous Ultrasound Gastrostomy Technique

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age0-21
SponsorCoapTech

About this trial

The purpose of this research study is to test a new device called the PUMA-G Pediatric System. The research will measure if the device works well to safely aid doctors placing gastrostomy feeding tubes in children. The PUMA-G Pediatric System is an investigational device that uses ultrasound and magnets to guide insertion of a feeding tube.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Informed consent must be obtained from the patient or a Legally Authorized Representative (ex. parent/guardian) before any study-specific assessment is performed

Weight ≥5 (Phase 0, Phase 1, Phase 2)

Weight ≥3kg and <10kg (Phase 3)

Estimated abdominal wall thickness ≤3cm

Disqualifiers

Temperature ≥ 38 C

Systolic BP < 80 or > 180 mmHg

Heart Rate < 50 or > 160

Estimated abdominal wall thickness >3cm

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Percutaneous Ultrasound Gastrostomy

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

CoapTech

Lead sponsor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborator

Columbia University

Collaborator

Children's National Research Institute

Collaborator