Ear stimulation helps babies learn to eat, avoid feeding tubes

NCT ID NCT07049952

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests a new device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear while babies with brain injuries practice bottle feeding. The goal is to help them learn to eat by mouth faster and avoid needing a feeding tube. About 88 infants will take part in this blinded, randomized trial across multiple centers.

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  • Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, Medical University of South Carolina

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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