Clinical trials
Feeding clinical trials
Below are recruiting feeding clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 191 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06394453Recruiting
Feeding during cooling for brain injury in newborns
This study looks at whether it is safe to give small amounts of milk to babies who are being cooled for brain injury after a difficult birth. It may help doctors decide if feeding during cooling can improve outcomes.
CracowAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06395298Recruiting
Mouth care therapy for premature babies' feeding
This study tests a gentle mouth care routine called PIOMI to help very premature babies (born at 29–30 weeks) learn to feed by mouth. It’s for babies who need a feeding tube but are otherwise stable.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 7 months–7 months - NCT06535815Recruiting
Cyclic daytime feeding with ketogenic nighttime fasting for ICU patients
This trial tests a special feeding schedule where ICU patients receive nutrition during the day and fast at night, which may help their recovery. It aims to see if this approach is safe and beneficial.
Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 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+ - NCT06616454Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for obese teens with metabolic issues
This study tests whether eating only during certain hours of the day can help improve body composition and metabolism in obese teenagers who also have conditions like fatty liver, insulin resistance, prediabetes, or high cholesterol. It uses a smartphone app to track eating times.
KayseriAges 12–18 - NCT06647875Recruiting
Feeding Education for Fathers of Healthy Infants
This study looks at how providing education about starting solid foods to fathers (and mothers) may help babies eat better. It's for families with a healthy 6-month-old baby who was breastfed exclusively.
IstanbulAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06920615Recruiting
Study on repetitive behaviors and eating problems in adults with developmental disabilities
This study looks at repetitive behaviors (like hand-flapping or rocking) and feeding difficulties in adults with developmental disabilities. The goal is to understand these behaviors better and find ways to improve care.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06928714Recruiting
Feeding problems in children at Amiens Hospital
This study is for children with long-term feeding difficulties that involve medical, nutritional, emotional, or skill-related problems. It aims to understand these challenges better and improve care.
AmiensAges Up to 18 years - NCT06959069Recruiting
Intermittent Fasting, Sleep, and Quality of Life Study
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy adults. If you are generally healthy and not on specific medications or diets, you may be able to join.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT07153549Recruiting
Biolizin for improving poor appetite in children aged 6 to 36 months
This trial tests whether a supplement called Biolizin can help improve appetite in young children who have had a poor appetite for 2 weeks or more. It's for children who are otherwise healthy and growing normally.
Haiphong, Hai PhongAges 6 months–3 years - NCT07207044Recruiting
Fasting and exercise to slow aging
This trial tests whether a specific schedule of fasting (time-restricted eating) combined with exercise can help slow aging. You will follow a daily eating window and perform prescribed physical activity to see how it affects your health.
Copenhagen, Copenhagen NAges 20 years+ - NCT07273266Recruiting
Pacifier use and feeding in preterm babies
This trial looks at how using a pacifier helps premature babies learn to feed better. If your baby is stable, starting feedings for the first time, and can use a pacifier safely, they may be eligible.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07306793Recruiting
Mouth care and meal timing for preterm infants ready to eat
This study tests whether a gentle mouth care routine combined with a special feeding schedule helps preterm babies start eating by mouth more quickly and gain weight. It is designed for stable preterm infants born at 29-33 weeks.
AydinAges 7 months–8 months - NCT07341464Recruiting
Blended tube feeding for children and adults
This study tests if a blended tube-feeding formula made from real food is easy to tolerate and acceptable for people who already use a gastrostomy tube. It may be a good option if you or your child need extra nutrition through a tube.
NottinghamAges 1 year+ - NCT07678515Enrolling by invitation
Massage and scents to help people with dementia eat better
This study tests whether a gentle massage of the salivary glands (under the jaw) and pleasant smells (like essential oils) can help people with dementia who have trouble eating. It may encourage them to eat by mouth and reduce feeding difficulties.
TainanAges Any age - NCT07395778Recruiting
Feeding method after drainage of pancreatic necrosis
This trial compares two ways of feeding after a procedure to drain pancreatic necrosis: a tube placed into the small intestine or eating by mouth. It aims to see which method helps recovery better.
ChandigarhAges 18–75 - NCT07431671Recruiting
Feeding study for children with developmental disorders
This study is testing a feeding intervention for children aged 2 to 7 with feeding disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. It aims to help improve their eating habits.
Roma, RMAges 2–7 - NCT07652684RecruitingPhase 4
Fat supplement to help premature babies' lungs
This study tests whether adding a special fat supplement to the feeding of very premature babies can help prevent or reduce lung damage, which is common in babies born early. The supplement is given through a feeding tube.
ThessalonikiAges 6 months–7 months - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for feeding?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 191 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.