Nasal Bridle Versus Nasal Patch for Fixation of Nasoenteral Feeding Tubes

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 hospitalizedproviding written informed consentExclusion Criteria:contraindication for a nasal bridle (e.g., cleft lip or damaged nasal mucosa)clinical need to place a nasal bridleanticipated feeding nasoenteral feeding tube placement for < 3 daysfailure of nasoenteral feeding tube placement