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Ultrasound vs Chest X-ray for NG Tube Placement in ICU

170 participantsStarted 2026-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 18 years Clinical indication for nasogastric tube placement Written informed consent obtained from the patient or a legally authorized representative Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study Age \< 18 years Pregnancy Contraindications to nasogastric tube placement, including: Facial trauma Basilar skull fracture Esophageal obstruction Recent upper gastrointestinal surgery Presence of wounds, burns, or surgical dressings in the epigastric region that preclude adequate ultrasonographic evaluation

What they're measuring

Diagnostic accuracy of bedside gastric ultrasonography for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement

Timeframe: Immediately after nasogastric tube placement

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07376083

SponsorTepecik Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-07

Contact for this trial

Güldem Turan, Prof

+905332161576 gturanmd@yahoo.com

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