Nasogastric Tube Insertion Using Midazolam in the Emergency Department

Completed · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Intubation; Difficult

In brief

Nasogastric tube placement involves insertion of a flexible tube through the nose into the stomach. Placement of the tube can irritate the nose and palate and trigger gagging, causing discomfort, even if topical or local anesthetics are used. This study aims to determine if administration of an ultra-short acting sedative agent (midazolam) into a vein before the procedure, in addition to topical local anesthetic, will decrease the level of discomfort.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01375634

Run by

University of Vermont

People needed

49

Starts

2011-05-01

Expected to finish

2013-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-07-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• at least 18 years old
• Receiving a nasogastric tube by a registered nurse at Fletcher Allen Health Care

You may not qualify if…

• less than 18 years old
• weight < 40 kg
• Need immediate nasogastric tube placement
• Endotracheal intubation
• Hemodynamically unstable
• Non-English speaking
• Without capacity to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• Fletcher Allen Health Care Emergency Department — Burlington, Vermont, United States

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