Thickened feeds tested to help kids swallow safely
NCT ID NCT04504227
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different thicknesses of liquids (thin, slightly thick, mildly thick, moderately thick) change the way children with swallowing problems swallow. Researchers will use special tools to measure swallowing safety in 200 children, including infants who had a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). The goal is to find which thickness reduces the risk of liquid going into the lungs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- thickened liquids (formula or breastmilk with rice cereal or Gelmix)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the right liquid thickness to reduce choking and breathing problems in children with swallowing difficulties.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to clear guidelines, and results may not apply to all children with dysphagia.
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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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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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