Which is safer for frail seniors: sedation or no sedation during feeding tube placement?
NCT ID NCT07758153
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether using sedation during a feeding tube procedure (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, or PEG) is safer than not using it in elderly patients who are very ill (classified as ASA IV). The main focus is on heart and lung complications within the first 24 hours after the procedure. Researchers will also track technical success, procedure time, hospital stay, and outcomes like mortality and readmission within 30 days. The findings could help doctors choose the best approach for this vulnerable group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sedation (or no sedation) during percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves safer, it could guide how feeding tubes are placed in frail older adults, reducing complications and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it can't prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient differences, and the small size limits generalizability.
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