NCT04504227View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

200

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 1, 2021

Primary Completion Date

August 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

August 31, 2025

Conditions
DysphagiaAspirationBrief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE)
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Thin liquid swallows

Thin liquid swallows of formula or breastmilk or other liquid

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Slightly thickened liquid swallows

Slightly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mildly thickened liquid swallows

Mildly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Moderately thickened liquid swallows

Moderately thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix

Trial Locations (1)

02115

RECRUITING

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NIH

lead

Boston Children's Hospital

OTHER