GASTROSTOMY

This study tests whether using a reinforcement patch on the stapler during stomach cancer surgery can lower the chance of leaks or other complications. About 382 adults with gastric cancer will be randomly assigned to get either the patch or a standard stapler. The main goal is t…

This study tests whether taking glutamine by mouth can help people with stomach cancer recover muscle mass and nutrition after having their stomach removed. About 120 adults who had stomach cancer surgery will take glutamine supplements, and researchers will measure changes in mu…

This study looks at whether certain foods given through a feeding tube can lower bile acid levels in the stomach and saliva of children who have trouble swallowing and are at risk for breathing in stomach contents. About 60 children who get most of their nutrition through a gastr…

This study compares symptoms in patients who have one of two types of minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery: removing only the upper part of the stomach or the entire stomach. Researchers want to see which surgery leads to better appetite and fewer side effects. The study inv…

This study is testing a new type of adjustable skin disk for feeding tubes, called the 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 tracks pain levels in 50 adults after they receive a feeding tube through the skin into the stomach. Researchers want to find out what factors, like stomach depth or tube position, might cause more pain. The goal is to better manage discomfort for future patients.