Clinical Trial: A Trial of Supplemental CO2 Versus Room Air in Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Insufflation With Carbon Dioxide Reduces Pneumoperitoneum After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The investigators hypothesize that using carbon dioxide for PEG placement versus using room air will decrease post-procedure pneumoperitoneum as well as improve post-procedure bloating/pain, and waist circumference.