New study tests ultrasound as safer alternative to x-rays for feeding tube checks
NCT ID NCT06361498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares ultrasound to standard X-ray (fluoroscopy) for checking whether a feeding tube is correctly placed in children. Ten children who recently had a feeding tube replaced will get an ultrasound before their routine X-ray. Researchers want to see if ultrasound is just as accurate and faster, which could mean less radiation exposure for young patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, ultrasound could replace fluoroscopy for checking feeding tube placement, reducing radiation exposure in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (10 participants) and only looks at one specific use case. Ultrasound may not be accurate enough in all situations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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