Nasogastric FeedingNCT07414563
Effectiveness of an Web Application in Enhancing Informal Caregivers' Nasogastric Tube Feeding Competency
A study testing Nasogastric tube web application in people with Nasogastric Feeding and Training Family Caregivers, run by Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nasogastric Feeding, Training Family Caregivers, Family Caregivers
- What is being tested?
- Nasogastric tube web application
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 136 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- Mar 2026to Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
- Aged 50 years and above.
- Patient whose caregiver has been identified to undergo nasogastric tube feeding training to support their nutritional needs.
- Has mental capacity as per the approved documentation of capacity form or has a legal representative willing to provide consent to allow study team to extract medical records.
Who cannot join
- 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
- Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
- Have received prior training for nasogastric feeding.
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- 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.
- Patients
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Singapore1 site
Nursing Implementation, Translation & Research Office (NITRO); Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of an Nasogastric Web Application in Reducing Time to Achieve Nasogastric Tube Feeding Competency Among Informal Caregivers
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:
Read more
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.
Read the detailed description
Nasogastric tube feeding is a technically-demanding procedure that requires both practical skill and sound clinical judgement to avoid potentially serious complications. It is therefore essential that caregivers receive adequate training to perform this task safely and effectively. Evidence suggests that digital caregiver training interventions-particularly those that include simulation-based learning and multimodal audio-visual content-can improve caregiver skills in learning and performing procedures such as nasogastric tube feeding. However, the effectiveness of a web application in improving informal caregivers' ability to perform nasogastric tube feeding has not yet been evaluated.
Assessing the usefulness of this web application may help improve existing training methods and technological supports for caregivers, enhance the quality of home-based care, strengthen continuity of care between hospital and home settings, and reduce unnecessary healthcare use.
- Conditions
- Nasogastric Feeding, Training Family Caregivers, Family Caregivers, Informal Caregiver, Dysphagia
- Being tested
- Nasogastric tube web application
- Keywords
- Nasogastric Tube Feeding, Caregiver Training, Family Caregivers, Web Application
- Medical subject headings
- Deglutition Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Receives: Other: Nasogastric tube web application |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Time taken to achieve competency
Time taken in hours and minutes for caregivers to achieve competency in nasogastric tube (NG) feeding
Measured: 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
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change in knowledge of nasogastric tube feeding
Knowledge of nasogastric tube feeding will be measured using a self-developed Nasogastric Tube Feeding Knowledge Scale. The scale was designed to examine caregiver understanding of nasogastric tube management. It contains 8 items answered using a true-false format. Each item answered correctly will receive one point. Higher scores indicate higher caregiver knowledge.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Change in confidence in performing nasogastric tube feeding
Confidence in performing nasogastric tube feeding will be measured using a self-developed Perceived Confidence in Nasogastric Tube Feeding Scale. The scale was designed to examine caregiver confidence in performing nasogastric tube feeding. It contains 7 items rated on a 5-point scale from 0(not confident at all) to 4(very confident). Higher scores indicate higher caregiver confidence.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Change in preparedness for caregiving
Preparedness for caregiving will be measured using the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale. The scale was designed to assess how well prepared caregivers perceive they are in the various aspects of caregiving. It contains 8 questions rated on a 5-point scale from 0(not at all prepared) to 4(very well prepared). Higher scores indicate higher caregiver preparedness.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Caregiver acceptance of the web application as a technological training aid
This outcome will only be measured in caregivers in the experimental arm (standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application). Caregiver acceptance of the web application as a technological training aid will be measured using an adapted version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) scale. The scale contains 15 questions rated on a 5-point scale from 1(strongly disagree) to 5(strongly agree) in 5 domains - performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions and intention. Higher scores indicate higher acceptance.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Feb 2026
- Study startMar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Nasogastric FeedingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two-group quasi-experimental design
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 136 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cheong Run Qi, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07414563
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-1814
- Other IDs
- CareEco21-0032
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Data will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations.
Publications
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.
PubMed 40159713
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of an Nasogastric Web Application in Reducing Time to Achieve Nasogastric Tube Feeding Competency Among Informal Caregivers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07414563
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-1814
- Conditions
- Nasogastric Feeding, Training Family Caregivers, Family Caregivers, Informal Caregiver, Dysphagia
- Keywords
- Nasogastric Tube Feeding, Caregiver Training, Family Caregivers, Web Application
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 136 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Study start
- Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
Nasogastric tube feeding is a technically-demanding procedure that requires both practical skill and sound clinical judgement to avoid potentially serious complications. It is therefore essential that caregivers receive adequate training to perform this task safely and effectively. Evidence suggests that digital caregiver training interventions-particularly those that include simulation-based learning and multimodal audio-visual content-can improve caregiver skills in learning and performing procedures such as nasogastric tube feeding. However, the effectiveness of a web application in improving informal caregivers' ability to perform nasogastric tube feeding has not yet been evaluated.
Assessing the usefulness of this web application may help improve existing training methods and technological supports for caregivers, enhance the quality of home-based care, strengthen continuity of care between hospital and home settings, and reduce unnecessary healthcare use.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two-group quasi-experimental design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Other: Nasogastric tube web applicationCaregivers 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (13 listed)
- 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.
- Individual who has been identified by the healthcare team to undergo caregiver training for nasogastric feeding to assist a patient with nutritional needs.
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- 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
- Caregivers who are cognitively impaired.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nasogastric tube web applicationThe 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. | Other | Standard face-to-face training plus access to the web application |
Primary outcome
Time taken to achieve competency
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Time taken in hours and minutes for caregivers to achieve competency in nasogastric tube (NG) feeding
Number of training sessions to achieve competency
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Number of training sessions taken for caregivers to competency in nasogastric tube feeding
4 secondary outcomes
Change in knowledge of nasogastric tube feeding
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Change in confidence in performing nasogastric tube feeding
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Change in preparedness for caregiving
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Caregiver acceptance of the web application as a technological training aid
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Feb 2026.
- Background: PubMed 40159713Siew 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Data will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nasogastric tube web application in people with Nasogastric Feeding and Training Family Caregivers, run by Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Time taken to achieve competency (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07414563, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Feb 2026.