Can early feeding behaviors predict later oral feeding trouble in tube-fed infants?
NCT ID NCT02030951
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study watches hospitalized infants who receive long-term tube feedings to see how their behaviors around feeding change over time. Researchers compare these infants to those fed orally, looking for early clues that might predict oral feeding difficulty later in life. The goal is to understand what normal feeding behaviors look like in tube-fed babies so that future interventions can prevent long-term feeding problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If patterns are identified, this could guide interventions to prevent long-term feeding problems in infants who rely on tube feedings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 27 infants, so findings may not apply broadly. It describes behaviors rather than testing a treatment.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201, United States
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