Status:
UNKNOWN
PRG With and Without Gastropexy
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Gastrostomy
Gastrostomy Complications
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Percutaneous (through the skin) radiologic (x-ray guided) gastrostomy (to the stomach) (PRG) is a common procedure performed to help provide supplemental nutrition for those for who have difficulty sw...
Detailed Description
When percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) first emerged as an alternative method to surgical or endoscopic techniques, gastropexy was considered an essential step. This consists of using suture...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults (age 18 years and older) meeting standard eligibility criteria for percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy
- Dysphagia related to malignancy or surgery/radiation therapy
- Able to appropriately understand and complete English questionnaires either independently or with the assistance of a translator
Exclusion
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable or unwilling to complete the pre and post-procedure questionnaires
- Dysphagia related to neurological deficits
- Large volume of ascites
- Prior partial gastrectomy
- Long-term steroid use
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 11 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04107974
Start Date
April 1 2019
End Date
November 11 2019
Last Update
September 27 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto General Hospital - University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4