Could the thickness of tube feed ease Kids' stomach troubles?
NCT ID NCT05417958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 40 children who get most of their nutrition through a feeding tube. Researchers want to see if a thicker blenderized tube feed helps reduce stomach symptoms like nausea and bloating compared to a thinner one. Each child will try both types over 16 weeks, and parents will rate their symptoms. The goal is to find out if feed thickness makes a real difference in comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- blenderized tube feed (commercial, varying thickness)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors choose the right thickness of tube feed to reduce nausea, bloating, and fullness in children who rely on feeding tubes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between feed thicknesses might be too small to notice a clear benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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