New feeding tube device tested in ICU – but study halted early
NCT ID NCT05884216
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested the Entarik Feeding Tube System, a device designed to help place feeding tubes in the stomach of ICU patients who cannot eat normally. The system uses sensors to check if the tube is in the right spot, compared to standard X-ray checks. The trial enrolled 45 adults but was terminated early, so the full safety and effectiveness are not yet known.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Entarik Feeding Tube System (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could make feeding tube placement in ICU patients faster and more reliable, reducing the need for X-ray confirmation.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 45 participants, so results are limited. The device may not work as well in all patients or settings.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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HCA Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, 23225, United States
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Nova Clinical Research at HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, Florida, 34209, United States
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