New Parent-Led program aims to help sick babies ditch feeding tubes
NCT ID NCT07035912
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new program where parents help their hospitalized infants with swallowing difficulties learn to eat by mouth. The goal is to reduce the need for feeding tubes and improve the baby's feeding reflexes. About 134 infants will take part, and researchers will track whether they can feed without a tube by the time they go home.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 130 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2027
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2032
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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1 week to 6 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Nasogastric tube fed infants on full enteral feeds 2. ≥37 and ≤46 weeks postmenstrual age at initial study 3. Presence of aerodigestive reflexes on initial pharyngoesophageal manometry. EXCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Potentially lethal congenital or chromosomal anomalies 2. Severe Neuropathology 3. Craniofacial defects (cleft lip or palate) 4. History of GI surgery, ENT surgery, or neurosurgery 5. Need for supplemental respiratory support of \>2 LPM
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