NG Tubes in or out?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigating the impact of removing naso-gastric tubes after feeds in adolescents with a mental health diagnosis in England.
IRAS ID
360157
Contact name
Samuel Lloyd-White
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
We are exploring how keeping a feeding tube in place or removing it after each meal might impact both the physical health and mental health treatment for people with mental health conditions such as an eating disorder, or disordered eating. This has not been studied before; however, research suggests that naso-gastric feeding in mental health patients can be used for months or years. It is important to understand whether removing the naso-gastric feeding tube increases the likelihood of patients being able to eat and drink orally.
REC name
London - Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
26/LO/0324
Date of REC Opinion
14 Jul 2026
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion