GASTROSTOMY

This study tests whether using a reinforcement patch on surgical staplers can lower the risk of leaks and other complications after stomach cancer surgery. About 382 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the reinforced stapler or a standard stapler during their ope…

This study tests whether taking glutamine by mouth can help gastric cancer patients regain muscle and improve nutrition after having their stomach removed. About 120 adults who had stomach cancer surgery will take glutamine supplements and be monitored for changes in muscle size,…

This study compares ultrasound to standard X-ray (fluoroscopy) for checking whether a feeding tube is correctly placed in children. Ten children who recently had a feeding tube replaced will get an ultrasound before their routine X-ray. Researchers want to see if ultrasound is ju…

This study compares symptoms, especially appetite, in patients who have one of two types of minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery: removing only the upper part of the stomach or the whole stomach. Researchers will track how patients feel using a simple questionnaire. The goal…

This study tracks pain levels in 50 adults who receive a feeding tube through the skin into the stomach using X-ray guidance. Researchers measure pain on a 0–10 scale and look for factors like stomach wall thickness or tube position that might predict higher pain. The goal is to …

This study is testing a new type of adjustable skin disk for feeding tubes, called a Constant Pressure Skin Disk (CPSD). The goal is to see if it can safely help the skin heal better and reduce problems. About 20 adults getting a new feeding tube will take part at Mayo Clinic.

This study looks at whether foods that bind to bile acid can lower its levels in the stomach and saliva of children who rely on feeding tubes. The goal is to reduce the risk of breathing problems caused by stomach contents entering the lungs. About 60 children will receive differ…