Effectiveness of an Web Application in Enhancing Informal Caregivers' Nasogastric Tube Feeding Co… (NCT07414563) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of an Web Application in Enhancing Informal Caregivers' Nasogastric Tube Feeding Competency
Singapore136 participantsStarted 2026-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this trial is to determine whether adding a nasogastric tube web application to standard face-to-face caregiver training helps informal caregivers learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly than standard training alone.
The main question is:
Does the use of a nasogastric tube web application alongside standard face-to-face caregiver training shorten the time required for caregivers to learn nasogastric tube feeding, compared with standard training alone?
Researchers will compare two groups: caregivers who receive standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application and caregivers who only receive standard face-to-face training to see who will learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly.
Participants will:
* Receive either standard face-to-face training plus the web application or standard face-to-face training alone when identified for nasogastric tube feeding training.
* Have their time taken to learn nasogastric tube feeding recorded.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Caregivers who will receive standard face-to-face training
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individual who has been identified by the healthcare team to undergo caregiver training for nasogastric feeding to assist a patient with nutritional needs.
* No prior training or experience in nasogastric feeding.
* Potentially able to complete course of caregiver training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
* Aged 21 and above.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
* Have received prior training for nasogastric feeding.
* Will not be able to complete their course of caregiving training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
Caregivers who will receive standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individual who has been identified by the healthcare team to undergo caregiver training for nasogastric feeding to assist a patient with nutritional needs.
* No prior training or experience in nasogastric feeding.
* Potentially able to complete course of caregiver training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
* Have the basic literacy skills to use the nasogastric tube web application.
* Able to access and use the nasogastric web application over the course of their training in nasogastric tube feeding to support their learning.
* Aged 21 and above.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
* Have received prior training for nasogastric feeding.
* Will not be…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Time taken to achieve competency
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
2
Number of training sessions to achieve competency
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week