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NCT ID: NCT03920306 Recruiting - Clinical trials for Gastrostomy Complications

A Prospective Evaluation of Non-Operative Treatments for Gastrocutaneous Fistulae in Children

GCF
Start date: April 1, 2019
Phase: Phase 4
Study type: Interventional

Gastrostomy tube placement is a common surgery, and involves placing a tube from the child's skin to the inside of their stomach, allowing an alternative route for nutrition and medication to patients who cannot tolerate oral intake. A common complication of gastrostomy tubes is the development of a persistent connection between the stomach and skin after their removal. This is called a gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF). Non-surgical options have shown some success in eliminating the need for surgery to close these fistulae. Their true efficacy is unknown however; this study evaluates a non-surgical intervention bundle in the prevention and treatment of GCFs.