NCT07414563

Brief Summary

The goal of this trial is to determine whether adding a nasogastric tube web application to standard face-to-face caregiver training helps informal caregivers learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly than standard training alone. The main question is: Does the use of a nasogastric tube web application alongside standard face-to-face caregiver training shorten the time required for caregivers to learn nasogastric tube feeding, compared with standard training alone? Researchers will compare two groups: caregivers who receive standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application and caregivers who only receive standard face-to-face training to see who will learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly. Participants will:

  • Receive either standard face-to-face training plus the web application or standard face-to-face training alone when identified for nasogastric tube feeding training.
  • Have their time taken to learn nasogastric tube feeding recorded.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
136

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
4mo left

Started Mar 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress37%
Mar 2026Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 15, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 17, 2026

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2026

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

January 15, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 10, 2026

Conditions

Nasogastric FeedingTraining Family CaregiversFamily CaregiversInformal CaregiverDysphagia

Keywords

Nasogastric Tube FeedingCaregiver TrainingFamily CaregiversWeb Application

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Time taken to achieve competency

    Time taken in hours and minutes for caregivers to achieve competency in nasogastric tube (NG) feeding

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

  • Number of training sessions to achieve competency

    Number of training sessions taken for caregivers to competency in nasogastric tube feeding

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in knowledge of nasogastric tube feeding

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

  • Change in confidence in performing nasogastric tube feeding

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

  • Change in preparedness for caregiving

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

  • Caregiver acceptance of the web application as a technological training aid

    Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Study Arms (2)

Standard face-to-face training

NO INTERVENTION

Caregivers in this arm will receive the standard face-to-face training for nasogastric tube feeding

Standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application

EXPERIMENTAL

Caregivers in this arm will receive the standard face-to-face training for nasogastric tube feeding plus access to the nasogastric tube web application to support their learning.

Other: Nasogastric tube web application

Interventions

Nasogastric tube web applicationOTHER

The application was co-developed with caregivers and has been content validated by multiple experts. It can be accessed using web-enabled smart device. The application has four main features; (1) video demonstrations; (2) micro-learning modules to build knowledge, (3) quizzes to test understanding, and (4) virtual simulation scenarios to mirror real-world scenarios for hands-on practice.

Standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Individual who has been identified by the healthcare team to undergo caregiver training for nasogastric feeding to assist a patient with nutritional needs.
  • No prior training or experience in nasogastric feeding.
  • Potentially able to complete course of caregiver training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
  • Aged 21 and above.

You may not qualify if:

  • Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
  • Have received prior training for nasogastric feeding.
  • Will not be able to complete their course of caregiving training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
  • Caregivers who will receive standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application
  • Individual who has been identified by the healthcare team to undergo caregiver training for nasogastric feeding to assist a patient with nutritional needs.
  • No prior training or experience in nasogastric feeding.
  • Potentially able to complete course of caregiver training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
  • Have the basic literacy skills to use the nasogastric tube web application.
  • Able to access and use the nasogastric web application over the course of their training in nasogastric tube feeding to support their learning.
  • Aged 21 and above.
  • Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
  • Have received prior training for nasogastric feeding.
  • Will not be able to complete their course of caregiving training for nasogastric feeding in the hospital of enrolment.
  • Have no or limited literacy ability to use the nasogastric web application
  • Unable to access and use the nasogastric web application over the course of their training in nasogastric tube feeding.
  • +4 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Nursing Implementation, Translation & Research Office (NITRO); Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Siew AL, Chew EYH, Chan EY, Siow EKC. Mastering the Art of Caregiving: Instructional Approaches to Teaching Healthcare-Related Procedural Skills to Informal Caregivers-An Integrative Review. J Adv Nurs. 2026 Jan;82(1):272-289. doi: 10.1111/jan.16944. Epub 2025 Mar 30.

    PMID: 40159713BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesPharyngeal DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Two-group quasi-experimental design
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Nurse Clinician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 15, 2026

First Posted

February 17, 2026

Study Start

March 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Data will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations.

Locations

SG(1)