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
- NCT07806942Recruiting
Health mediation support for new mothers
This study tests a program that provides extra support to new mothers during their stay in the maternity ward. The goal is to help mothers and their babies have a better start, especially with breastfeeding and overall care.
Cayenne, GuyaneAges Any age - NCT06057415Recruiting
Gut nerve stimulation study for high-risk newborns
This study tests whether stimulating the nerves in the gut can help improve digestion in high-risk newborns, specifically those born very early or with a diaphragmatic hernia. It takes place at Amalia Children's Hospital and aims to find a way to help these babies' intestines work better.
NijmegenAges Up to 2 days - NCT07750379Recruiting
Acid-reducing medicine for aspiration in children with laryngomalacia
This study tests whether giving a common acid-reducing medicine (a proton pump inhibitor) to children with laryngomalacia can reduce choking and aspiration. It may help if your child has frequent choking episodes.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 6 months–5 years - NCT07738185Recruiting
Massage after tongue-tie surgery in babies
This trial tests whether gentle mouth massages after tongue-tie surgery (frenotomy) can help prevent the tongue from re-attaching and improve feeding in babies under 1 year old.
Boynton Beach, FloridaAges Up to 1 year - NCT07703917Recruiting
TENS for Uterine Pain During Breastfeeding
This study tests if a gentle electrical device (TENS) can help reduce uterine pain women sometimes feel during breastfeeding after giving birth. The results could offer a drug-free way to manage this discomfort.
NazarethAges 18 years+ - NCT06648083Recruiting
How very premature babies learn to eat by mouth
This study looks at how very premature babies (born at 28 weeks or earlier) learn to eat by mouth and whether they develop any feeding or mouth problems later. Researchers will review medical records from past years to see what helped or hindered their progress.
LyonAges Up to 6 months - NCT05760339Recruiting
Intermittent fasting vs carbohydrate drinks before elective surgery
This study compares two ways of eating before planned (elective) orthopedic surgery: intermittent fasting versus carbohydrate drinks. It aims to see which approach is safer and works better around the time of surgery.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07672821Recruiting
Time-restricted eating after weight-loss surgery
This study tests if time-restricted eating (eating only during a set window of hours each day) helps people who have had weight-loss surgery but either didn't lose enough weight or regained weight after surgery. It also includes people with obesity who haven't had surgery.
Bursa, Lütfen Seçiniz.Ages 18–65 - NCT06672913Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care study for premature babies
This study looks at how holding your baby skin-to-skin affects their health and development, for babies born at 32 weeks or earlier.
AnkaraAges 1 day+ - NCT07665983Recruiting
Bottle feeding study for healthy 4-6 month old babies
This study tests different bottle nipples to see which flow rate helps babies feed best. It is for healthy babies who are 4 to 6 months old and get at least one bottle feeding a week.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4 months+ - NCT07656467Enrolling by invitation
Masseter muscle thickness and feeding in preterm infants
This study uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of a jaw muscle that helps with sucking, to see if it relates to how well preterm babies learn to bottle-feed.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07648446Recruiting
Learning About Pulses and Gut Health in Children
This study teaches children ages 6–13 about pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas) and how they affect gut health. Researchers want to understand whether eating pulses helps children's digestive systems work better.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 6–13 - NCT06551961Recruiting
How two fibers affect your gut health
This study tests how two types of fiber (inulin and methylcellulose) affect your gut when eaten regularly. You'll eat provided meals and have your breath tested to see how your gut breaks down the fiber.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18–65 - NCT06536608Recruiting
Oketani breast massage for breastfeeding help
This study tests a special breast massage technique (Oketani massage) to see if it helps new moms breastfeed more easily. If you are a healthy first-time mom in your 36th week of pregnancy, you may be able to join.
ÇankırıAges 18–45 - NCT07613307RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for type 2 diabetes during Ramadan fasting
This study tests an oral medication called orforglipron to see if it safely helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar while they fast during Ramadan. You may be a good fit if you are planning to fast and your diabetes is not too severe.
AgraAges 18–65 - NCT06706115Recruiting
Testing breast milk nasal drops in preterm babies
This study tests whether putting a few drops of breast milk into a preterm baby's nose can help their brain get more oxygen. It is for babies who are not yet ready to feed all by mouth and who don't have certain health problems.
KonyaAges 6 months–9 months - NCT07609303Recruiting
Game to help kids take medicine after organ transplant
This study tests a fun tablet game that teaches kids about their transplant medicines and helps them remember to take them. It is for children currently in the hospital after an organ transplant.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 7–17 - NCT07600671Recruiting
Smartphone-Based Eating Disorder Support Study
This study tests a new way to help people with eating disorders using a smartphone app that tracks eating behaviors and provides support. Researchers will use your phone data to understand your eating patterns and help develop better treatments.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18–70 - NCT07583342Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
RELiZORB for feeding problems in severe pancreatitis
This study tests whether a medication called RELiZORB can help adults with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis (sudden, severe pancreas inflammation) tolerate nutrition delivered through a feeding tube. If your body is struggling to accept enough nutrition during acute pancreatitis, this trial may help you receive adequate nutrition while you recover.
Bay Shore, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07584577Recruiting
Nutrition Support During Cancer Treatment Before Surgery
This study tests whether a special feeding tube placed in the small intestine helps patients recover better after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer. The tube delivers nutrition directly during chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT07560553Recruiting
Teaching Mothers How to Breastfeed Successfully
This study tests whether special breastfeeding education classes help pregnant women prepare to breastfeed their babies. Researchers want to see if learning from healthcare providers before birth makes breastfeeding easier and more successful.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT06752304Recruiting
A long-term study of severe eating disorders
This study follows people with long-term eating disorders to understand how the condition changes over time. It may help researchers improve care for those who have struggled for years.
UppsalaAges 14 years+ - NCT07521111Recruiting
Stomach Blood Flow and Feeding Tolerance in Critical Illness
This study examines whether measuring blood flow in the stomach using ultrasound can predict which hospitalized patients will struggle to tolerate tube feeding. Researchers hope this simple test might help doctors adjust feeding plans earlier and improve patient outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06792071Recruiting
RO DBT for teens with hard-to-treat eating disorders
This study tests whether a type of therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) can help teens ages 14-19 who have restrictive eating disorder symptoms that haven't improved with previous treatment. It focuses on skills for managing overcontrol, which can make recovery harder.
UppsalaAges 14–19
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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.