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Virtual therapy aims to help Tube-Fed children with tracheostomies eat on their own

NCT ID NCT06525818

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program that combines in-home assessments with virtual therapy sessions to help children under 3 who have both a feeding tube and a tracheostomy transition to eating by mouth. The intervention includes weekly group mealtime sessions and individual therapy, led by a team of specialists. The goal is to see if this approach improves caregiver confidence and increases the amount of food children take orally over one year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
virtual feeding therapy program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help children with feeding tubes and tracheostomies learn to eat by mouth, reducing tube dependence and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 children. The virtual format is novel, and results may not apply to all families. Success depends on caregiver engagement and individual medical factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY FEEDING DISORDER, INFANCY OR EARLY CHILDHOOD FEEDING TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY

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Locations

  • University of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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