Nasal Bridle Versus Nasal Patch for Fixation of Nasoenteral Feeding Tubes

Nasal Bridle Versus Nasal Patch for Fixation of Nasoenteral Feeding Tubes: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Aim of this study is to compare fixation of nasoenteral feeding tubes using either a nasal patch or a nasal bridle in clinical patients with regard to the occurrence of tube dislocation, complications, and discomfort. 78 (2 * 39) eligible patients will be included in this randomized controlled trial. The study is executed in two general teaching hospitals in the Netherlands (Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn and Medical Spectrum Twente).

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult patient (18 years or older)
• received a nasoenteral feeding tube while being hospitalized
• providing written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindication for a nasal bridle (e.g., cleft lip or damaged nasal mucosa)
• clinical need to place a nasal bridle
• anticipated feeding nasoenteral feeding tube placement for < 3 days
• failure of nasoenteral feeding tube placement