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

NCT ID NCT07570537

Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 4 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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

0 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the study procedure and follow up with an occluded (partial/sluggish or fully blocked) EAD * Indwelling EAD must be NE, NG, NJ tube composed of PVC or polyurethane and is 6-18 FR, 38-140 cm * NG tube being used as a J tube inserted through a G tube and is 6-18 Fr; 38-140 cm * G and J tubes 10-18 Fr; 20-36cm * Specific GJ tubes: G-Jet, MIC, and MIC-KEY Tubes that are size 14-22Fr and have a jejunal length of 15-45cm Exclusion Criteria: * Wards of the State * Positive urine pregnancy test/pregnant females or inability to take a pregnancy test * Any active gastrointestinal abnormalities, including but not limited to infections, inflammation, and/or recent abdominal surgery (except for recent gastrostomy placement) or trauma * Constant dependency on the EAD for glucose source * Unable to tolerate water volume needed for EAD flush * Unknown length of EAD * Attending physician declines enrollment based on clinical judgment * Subject turns 18 years of age during study duration * Very low birth weight (\<1.5kg)

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As listed by the trial registrant

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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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