Feasibility of a Constant Pressure Skin Disk (CPSD) in Enteral Tubes.
ConditionGastrostomy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age22+
SponsorMayo Clinic
Researchers are gathering information on one specific part of a feeding tube, known as the adjustable skin disk. Researchers are trying to see if a new type of adjustable skin disk, called a Constant Pressure Skin Disk (CPSD), can safely and effectively support adequate healing, and reduced complication rates.
Age greater than or equal to 22 years
Undergoing PEG tube or PEJ tube placement
History of tobacco or illegal drug use in the past year
History of an enteral tube
History of gastric surgery (bariatric surgery, Nissen fundoplication, etc.)