Prospective randomised controlled trial of the use of nasogastric tubes in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): protocol for the NASBO study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) are standard practice in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). Their insertion can be associated with significant patient discomfort and complications. Current research suggests that patients with ASBO managed with NGTs may experience poorer outcomes and higher rates of operative intervention compared with those managed without. However, to date, there are no prospective clinical trials evaluating this.

Methods and analysis

This study will be designed as a single centre, prospective, non-inferiority randomised controlled trial to determine if the avoidance of an NGT is non-inferior to its use in ASBO. Patients meeting inclusion criteria will be randomised to either receive an NGT or no NGT for ASBO management. The pr

SUBMITTER: Al-Mashat A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature