Feeding tube showdown: are expensive new tubes worth it?
NCT ID NCT04030871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of feeding tubes used for long-term nutrition: standard balloon tubes and newer capsule dome tubes. The goal was to see if the more expensive capsule tubes last longer and are more cost-effective. The study planned to enroll adults needing tube feeding for over a year, but was stopped early with only 7 participants.
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Endoscopy Doan
Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States