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Vagal Stimulator to Reduce Nasogastric Tube Use
Sponsor: Jacques E. Chelly
Summary
Abdominal surgery, laparoscopic or open, is frequently performed at UPMC Shadyside hospital. One of the most frequent complications following abdominal surgery is a postoperative ileus. Although postoperative ileus may be the result of obstruction or leakage, in most cases postoperative ileus (POI) is the result of local irritation because of fluid overload, exogenous opioids, neurohormonal dysfunction, gastrointestinal stretch, local bleeding and inflammation. POI usually lasts between 2 to 7 days. In most cases, a nasogastric tube (NG tube) is used to relieve that gastric pressure until the resolution of the POI. The placement of a NG tube can lead to a local trauma, bleeding and pain. Pain represents a major complaint among those with POI, often contributing to prolonged hospital stays.
Official title: The Role of a Vagal Stimulator to Reduce the Frequency and Duration on Nasogastric Tube Following Abdominal Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-12-04
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2025-12-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vagal Nerve Stimulator
The vagal nerve stimulator device is a nonsignificant risk device that provides electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, located in the neck and ear regions. The device (pulse generator) and a wire lead (insulated wire) with electrodes on the end of the wire will send the electrical signals along the vagus nerve to your brainstem to activate various neurochemical coordinates.
Placebo Vagal Nerve Stimulator
The sham vagal nerve stimulator device is a nonsignificant risk device that mirrors that of the active stimulator but does not provide electrical impulses to the vagus nerve.
Locations (1)
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States