Zapping the vagus nerve may help patients ditch the stomach tube faster
Symptom relief
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This study tests a vagal nerve stimulator device to see if it can reduce how long patients need a nasogastric (NG) tube after abdominal surgery. The NG tube is used to relieve pressure from a common complication called postoperative ileus, but it can cause pain and discomfort. Si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jacques E. Chelly • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC