Clinical trials
Feeding clinical trials
Below are recruiting feeding clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 172 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07054983Enrolling by invitation
Parent interviews on tube weaning experiences
This study interviews parents about their child's tube weaning process to understand what helps or makes it harder. Your insights could help improve support for other families.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07049952RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
A feeding study for babies learning to eat
This study tests if a device (taVNS) placed on the ear can help babies born after 39 weeks who are having a hard time learning to eat by mouth. It may help them improve their feeding skills.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 9 months–1 year - NCT06893458Recruiting
Feeding and quality of life in children with a tracheostomy
This study looks at how feeding problems and quality of life affect children who have a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). It aims to understand what difficulties children and families face, so care can be improved.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges Up to 18 years - NCT06878950Recruiting
Early feeding for babies with gastroschisis
This study tests whether starting feedings earlier than usual helps babies born with gastroschisis recover better. It aims to find a safer and more effective feeding plan for these newborns.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–1 year - NCT06827275Recruiting
Early nutrition support in the ICU: a hospital comparison study
This trial compares different ways of providing early nutrition (tube feeding) to adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are too sick to eat on their own. It aims to find the best approach to help recovery.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT06714240Recruiting
Extra protein to support muscle strength in ICU
This study tests whether giving extra protein through a feeding tube can help ICU patients maintain muscle strength. It may be an option for people who are expected to stay in the ICU for at least a week and need a breathing machine.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06604494Recruiting
Spotting fistulas early after throat cancer surgery
This study tests whether measuring a substance called a "cytokine" in fluid draining from the surgery site can help find a fistula (an abnormal opening) early after throat cancer surgery. If fistulas are found quickly, they can be repaired sooner, which may help you recover better.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT04949451Recruiting
Testing time-restricted eating for muscle and metabolism
This study looks at whether eating only during certain hours can improve muscle and metabolism in adults with higher body weight. You may be asked to follow a specific eating schedule and avoid things that could affect the results.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 25–50 - NCT05861531Recruiting
Oral stimulation and language support for preterm feeding
This study tests whether a feeding-focused therapy that includes mouth stimulation and language support helps preterm babies feed more effectively. It may be most helpful for babies born very early who are learning to feed safely and comfortably.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5 months–7 months - NCT06231602Recruiting
Depression and feeding in new mothers
This study looks at how a mother's mood after giving birth might affect how she feeds her baby. It aims to help first-time mothers get better support.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06118697Recruiting
Feasibility of aerodigestive stimulation therapy in NICU infants
This trial tests a new therapy to help NICU babies who are not yet feeding fully by mouth. It uses special monitoring to guide treatment and aims to improve feeding skills.
Columbus, OhioAges 1 day–8 months - NCT06072976Recruiting
How feeding affects gut health in babies with bowel conditions
This study looks at whether breast milk or formula helps babies with certain bowel problems heal faster and reach full feeds sooner. It compares how different milk affects the bacteria in a baby's gut.
Seattle, WashingtonAges birth–55 years - NCT06052891Enrolling by invitation
Tube feeding weaning study for young children
This study tests a mobile app (CHAMP) to help parents and caregivers safely reduce tube feedings for children who are ready to start the weaning process. If your child is under 6 and your healthcare team has approved tube weaning, this study may be a fit.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 month–6 years - NCT05766774Recruiting
Diet study for adults with cystic fibrosis and high sugar intake
This trial studies whether changing eating habits—especially added sugar intake—affects health in adults with cystic fibrosis. It may help by testing a diet approach aimed at better outcomes related to metabolism and overall health.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05590351Recruiting
Mobile app coaching for exclusive breastfeeding in Pakistan
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help pregnant mothers practice “exclusive breastfeeding” and other early child-feeding habits. If you join, you’ll receive app support during pregnancy and after birth to improve feeding and breastfeeding outcomes.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–48 - NCT04900597Recruiting
Testing blended tube feeds on kids’ stomach function
This study compares how “blended” tube feeds affect stomach and upper digestive function in children who use a feeding tube. It may help doctors understand whether blended feeds change digestion in ways that matter for comfort and physiology.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 year+ - NCT04599010Recruiting
Body composition and feeding help for large-for-birth babies
This study looks at how body composition may affect feeding in babies who were “large for gestational age” and have difficulty feeding by mouth. Results may help doctors better identify which babies need extra feeding support and why feeding difficulties happen.
Orlando, FloridaAges 1 week–2 months - NCT03217656Recruiting
Jiaxing birth follow-up study for pregnant families
This study enrolls pregnant women in the Jiaxing area and follows them during pregnancy and after delivery to learn about mothers and babies. If you plan to stay involved through birth and follow-up, this may help researchers understand pregnancy and early childhood outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT05987631Recruiting
Predicting weight loss and health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at why some people lose more weight and improve their health more than others after bariatric surgery. It also has a subgroup that specifically studies people who are insulin resistant (a sign of prediabetes) to see how surgery affects their metabolism.
Gouda, South HollandAges 18–75 - NCT05604846Recruiting
Probiotic drops for very preterm babies in Scandinavia
This trial studies whether giving probiotic supplements to extremely preterm newborns helps improve health outcomes. It’s meant for babies born very early, and the results could help guide safer early nutrition and care.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 5 months–6 months - NCT05979532Recruiting
Milk Study for Breastfeeding Moms and Newborns
This study looks at the natural content of breast milk from mothers who breastfeed their newborns for at least 6 months. By donating small extra milk samples, you help researchers understand what makes milk so good for babies.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06431854Recruiting
New treatment program for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a program called MINERVA for teens aged 12-17 with an eating disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new approach helps when other treatments haven't worked.
BarcelonaAges 12–17 - NCT07819734Recruiting
Pacifier-activated lullaby for preterm infant oral feeding
This study tests whether a special pacifier that plays a lullaby when a baby sucks can help preterm infants learn to feed by mouth sooner. It may improve their oral feeding skills and support their transition from tube feedings.
Orlando, FloridaAges 8 months–8 months - NCT07816536Recruiting
How gut bacteria change with exclusive liquid nutrition in children
This study looks at how giving children complete liquid nutrition (exclusive enteral nutrition) affects the good bacteria in their gut. It may help us learn how this treatment works for children who rely on it.
NantesAges 1–16
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for feeding?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 172 recruiting feeding studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a feeding trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a feeding trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.