Could a simple Pre-Tube ritual ease feeding problems in ALS?
NCT ID NCT06609213
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether people with ALS who drink an enteral nutrition formula for two weeks before getting a feeding tube (G-tube) will have fewer gastrointestinal issues when tube feeding begins. Participants will drink the formula by mouth first, then use the same formula through the tube after placement. Researchers will track GI symptoms and dietary intake to see if this approach improves tolerance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- enteral nutrition formula (Kate Farms 1.4 Standard)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce gastrointestinal discomfort and improve nutritional support for people with ALS who need feeding tubes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-arm study without a comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. Some participants may not tolerate the formula or may experience GI symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nova Southeastern University, Cathy J, Husman ALS Center
RECRUITINGFort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314, United States
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