Patients’ perception of DETF prior to surgery, Version 1.0

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Patients' Perception of Distal Enteral Tube Feeding prior to Reconstructive Surgery in Type 2 Intestinal Failure

• IRAS ID

  369540

• Contact name

  Kirstine Farrer

• Contact email

  kirstine.farrer@nca.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Northern Care Alliance,NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 4 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  Distal Enteral Tube Feeding (DETF) is a technique designed to optimise gut function in patients with compromised intestinal continuity, such as those with short bowel syndrome or post-surgical complications. This process involves introducing fluid and/or specialised enteral feed into the remaining distal gut via the distal lumen, thereby restoring continuity, aiming to improve nutrient absorption, enhance gut motility, and accelerate overall recovery. Usually DETF is a practice in Type 2 IF patients ,prior to reconstructive surgery aiming to restore the distal bowel function before surgery.
  This study aims to identify the patient expectations,satisfaction and quality of life during the procedure by two time point qualitative interviews with a likert scale questionnaire, conducted by the doctor or a dietitian prior to the procedure and prior to discharge.Ultimately this study will help to understand patients perception on DETF procedure which will help to improve patient care.

• REC name

  Wales REC 4

• REC reference

  26/WA/0142

• Date of REC Opinion

  7 Jul 2026

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion