A Randomized, Pilot Study Comparing Cost Effectiveness on Two Commercially Available Gastric Feed… (NCT04030871) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
A Randomized, Pilot Study Comparing Cost Effectiveness on Two Commercially Available Gastric Feeding Tubes
Stopped: Inability to recruit study participants
United States7 participantsStarted 2019-10-25
Plain-language summary
This document is a protocol for a human research study. This study is to be conducted according to US and international standards of Good Clinical Practice (International Conference on Harmonization ICHE6, R2), the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 parts 803 and 812, and other applicable government regulations and Institutional research policies and procedures. The purpose of the study is to compare the cost effectiveness and tolerability of standard of care gastrostomy tubes to newer capsule dome gastrostomy tubes. The newer tubes are significantly more expensive, therefore the aims of this study will be to determine economic feasibility of going to the new model. Data are lacking on the newer g-tubes in terms of longevity and cost-effectiveness
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Signed an IRB-approved informed consent form for the study.
. Adults (18-75 years of age)
. Requirement of long term enteral tube feeding (\> to 12 months) and are due for a change of their initial or prior replacement bolus Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube.
. Ability to consent for the procedure and study.
. Subjects must be able to communicate in english via telephone and understand the assessment checklists.
Exclusion criteria
. Enteral feeding is not necessary for at least 12 months,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.