Zapping the vagus nerve may help patients ditch the stomach tube faster
NCT ID NCT06648759
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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. Sixty adults undergoing colorectal or other major abdominal surgery at UPMC Shadyside will be randomly assigned to receive either active or sham stimulation, and researchers will measure the total time the NG tube is in place.
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Active substance
Vagal nerve stimulator device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to shorten the time patients need a nasogastric tube after abdominal surgery, reducing pain and hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work better than a placebo, and some patients may not benefit.
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UPMC Shadyside Hospital
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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