Ultrasound vs Chest X-ray for NG Tube Placement in ICU
ConditionIntensive Care (ICU)
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorTepecik Training and Research Hospital
About this trial
his study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of bedside gastric ultrasonography for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement in intensive care unit patients, using chest radiography as the reference standard. Sensitivity and specificity of bedside ultrasonography will be calculated to assess its performance in this clinical setting.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
Refusal to participate in the study
Trial population
The study population consists of adult patients (aged 18 years and older) admitted to the intensive care unit who have a clinical indication for nasogastric tube placement. Eligible patients are enrolled prospectively following written informed consent obtained from the patient or a legally authorized representative.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Diagnostic accuracy of bedside gastric ultrasonography for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement
Diagnostic accuracy of bedside gastric ultrasonography will be assessed by calculating sensitivity and specificity using chest radiography as the reference standard.
Time frame
Immediately after nasogastric tube placementSecondary outcomes
1
Agreement between bedside gastric ultrasonography and chest radiography
The level of agreement between bedside gastric ultrasonography and chest radiography findings will be evaluated.
Time frame
Immediately after nasogastric tube placement2
Time to confirmation of nasogastric tube placement
Time required to confirm correct nasogastric tube placement using bedside gastric ultrasonography and chest radiography.
Time frame
From tube insertion to confirmationLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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