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
- NCT05313464Enrolling by invitation
Parental feeding by tube to improve parent-child interaction
This study looks at whether giving a child nutrition through a tube affects how parents and children interact. The goal is to see if the feeding approach helps parent-child connection and daily interaction.
Créteil, Val-deMarneAges 7 months–7 months - NCT04893226Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for postmenopausal metabolic risk
This trial studies whether limiting when you eat each day can improve blood sugar and other health markers in postmenopausal women with prediabetes or metabolic risk factors. It may help your body’s metabolism if your sleep and daily routine can stay fairly consistent.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 45–65 - 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 - NCT06065839Recruiting
Does sucking on a pacifier help feeding in preterm babies?
This trial is testing if letting premature babies suck on a pacifier (non-nutritive sucking) helps them tolerate feedings better. It's for preterm infants born between 26 and 32 weeks who are tube-fed.
Taoyuan, Kwei-Shan DistrictAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06528275Recruiting
Infant feeding study in French Guiana
This study looks at how a health program affects how women feed their babies. It compares women who took part in the program with those who didn't.
CayenneAges Any age - NCT05441709Recruiting
Infant feeding education support during late pregnancy
This study tests an education and support program to help expectant parents plan for healthy infant feeding. It may be helpful if you’re expecting a baby soon and want guidance, especially around feeding choices.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–45 - NCT07223151Recruiting
A taste test to help teens drink fewer sugary sodas
This study tests whether a special way of tasting sweet drinks can help teens who love sugary beverages cut back on them. It might help you reduce sugar and improve your health.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT06071403Recruiting
Timing of stopping IV nutrition for very low birth weight babies
This study looks at when to stop IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition) for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds). It tests if stopping IV nutrition earlier or later affects growth and development, and how a growth factor called IGF-1 relates to this. The goal is to help these tiny babies grow better.
Xingtai, HebeiAges Any age - NCT06114836Recruiting
Feeding therapy for GERD in infants born early
This study tests whether a special feeding method can help infants in the NICU who have been diagnosed with GERD (acid reflux) using a probe that measures acid and non-acid reflux. It aims to find a treatment that may reduce reflux symptoms without medication.
Columbus, OhioAges 1 day–8 months - NCT05463120Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up study of early growth and puberty timing
This study follows families from an earlier infant feeding study to better understand what affects when puberty starts. It looks at growth and hormone-related health information to explain differences in pubertal development.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–100 - NCT05901298Recruiting
Test a mobile breastfeeding guide for late-pregnancy moms
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to support breastfeeding for women in late pregnancy. It may help by giving you practical guidance during the final weeks before your baby arrives.
FamagustaAges 18 years+ - NCT02665923Recruiting
Testing stomach emptying after formula in babies
This study measures how quickly a baby’s stomach empties after formula feeding. It may help doctors better understand normal digestion timing in newborns and infants.
New York, New YorkAges Up to 1 year - NCT04445883Recruiting
Eating Matters program for older rehab patients
This trial studies whether an “Eating Matters” support program improves nutrition in older adults during a short hospital rehabilitation stay. It may help patients who are struggling to eat by providing the right level of eating assistance.
Burlington, OntarioAges 65 years+ - NCT06157697Recruiting
Cash transfers to support exclusive breastfeeding in Brazil
This study tests if extra cash payments help mothers in São Paulo continue exclusive breastfeeding for six months. It is for healthy mothers who have just given birth and are already breastfeeding only.
São Paulo, ButantãAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - NCT07307027Recruiting
Feeding plan for children in intensive care
This study tests a step-by-step feeding plan (enteral nutrition) for children in the pediatric ICU to see if it improves their recovery. It might help if your child is critically ill and can receive nutrition through a tube.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 1 month–16 years - NCT07329933Recruiting
Steroids and sedatives for faster recovery after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests if adding two medicines, dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine, helps the stomach and intestines work better after keyhole gallbladder removal. The goal is to see if the combination can get your digestion back to normal faster.
BanhāAges 18–65 - NCT06042803Recruiting
Study on medicine levels in breastmilk
This study looks at how medicines pass into breastmilk. It helps understand the safety of medications while breastfeeding. If you take medicine and breastfeed, this study may be an option for you.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06523283Recruiting
Nature images with music for first-time breastfeeding mothers
This study tests whether watching nature images with calming music helps first-time mothers feel more satisfied with breastfeeding and more bonded with their baby. If you are a healthy first-time mom who gave birth at full term and can breastfeed, this may help you feel more relaxed and connected.
AdıyamanAges 18 years+ - NCT06719102Recruiting
Support for mothers and caregivers with new babies
This study looks at how mothers and other caregivers can help their babies grow and thrive. You and your baby would be videotaped during some play and feeding sessions to understand your interactions better.
Austin, TexasAges birth–90 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 - 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+
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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.