Thickened feeds tested for infant breathing scares
NCT ID NCT04477460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether thickening the milk or formula of infants who have had a brief unexplained event (a scary but temporary episode of stopped breathing or color change) can reduce repeat episodes and hospital visits. Researchers will follow 250 babies under 1 year old for up to 12 months, comparing those who get thickened feeds with those who do not. The goal is to see if this simple change improves outcomes and eases parents' anxiety.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 250 people
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- Started
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Apr 2021
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Participants will be eligible for the study if they are less than 1 year of age and admitted to Boston Children's Hospital after experiencing first lifetime BRUE
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0 to 12 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Less than 1 year of age * Admitted to Boston Children's Hospital after experiencing first lifetime brief resolved unexplained event. Exclusion Criteria: * Any pre-existing medical diagnoses that exclude brief resolved unexplained event diagnosis including seizure disorders and cyanotic congenital heart disease * Already receiving thickened liquids for treatment of another condition
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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