New feeding tube technique may shield preterm lungs from silent damage

NCT ID NCT03646045

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at whether feeding through a tube placed past the stomach (transpyloric) can prevent tiny amounts of stomach fluid from getting into the lungs of preterm babies on breathing machines. About 46 very low birth weight infants will be enrolled to see if this feeding method reduces lung inflammation compared to regular stomach feeding. The goal is to find a safer way to feed these fragile babies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AI duPont Hospital for Children

    Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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