Ear stimulation helps babies learn to eat, avoid feeding tubes

NCT ID NCT07049952

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear while babies practice bottle feeding. The goal is to help infants with brain injury or feeding delays learn to eat by mouth, so they can go home sooner and avoid feeding tubes. About 88 babies will take part in this blinded, randomized trial across multiple hospitals.

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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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