New gadget aims to unclog Kids' feeding tubes without needles or X-Rays

NCT ID NCT07570537

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a device called TubeClear that uses a small stem and vibration to break up clogs in feeding tubes. It will include 20 children under 18 who have a clogged feeding tube. The main goal is to see how children react to the noise and vibration, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: TubeClear device (mechanical clearing stem and control box)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a quick, safe way to unclog feeding tubes at the bedside without chemicals or X-rays.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (20 children) focused on comfort and noise, not yet on effectiveness. The device may not work for all tube types or blockages.

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CLOGGED ENTERAL ACCESS DEVICES ENTERAL ACCESS DEVICE ENTERAL NUTRITION GASTRIC FEEDING TUBES OCCLUDED ENTERAL ACCESS DEVICES TUBE FEEDING

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