Ear stimulation helps babies avoid feeding tubes
NCT ID NCT04849507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to help babies who have trouble feeding. The goal was to see if this stimulation, given during bottle feeds for 10 days, could help babies eat enough by mouth to avoid needing a feeding tube. The study included 17 infants who were at risk of getting a feeding tube. Some babies got the stimulation and some did not, and if no progress was made after 10 days, they could switch to the other group.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States