Diagnostic Accuracy of Capnography in Nasogastric Tube Placement
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong
About this trial
A prospective observational diagnostic study will be conducted to assess the sensitivity and specificity of using capnography in detecting the correct placement of nasogastric tubes using the reference standards of radiography and measurement of aspirates for pH value.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18 years old or above;
Admitted to the general medical and geriatric wards, ICUs, or subacute/rehabilitation/infirmary wards in subacute/convalescent/extended care hospitals or visiting AEDs in acute hospitals;
Requiring the insertion of an nasogastric tube into the stomach for assessment, nutritional support and medication administration during the study period.
Disqualifiers
Participants receiving life-saving intervention at the time of recruitment.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Capnography
Treatment groups
390 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead sponsor
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov