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
- NCT06657729Recruiting
Feeding skills in very premature babies
This study looks at how very premature babies (born before 29 weeks) learn to feed by mouth. It may help doctors understand and support feeding development better.
LyonAges Up to 5 months - NCT07415616Enrolling by invitation
Cold vs warm tube feeding and stomach emptying in ICU
This study compares giving liquid food at room temperature (cold) versus body temperature (warm) through a feeding tube to see which helps the stomach empty better in ICU patients. It may help find a way to improve comfort and nutrition for people who need tube feeding.
BursaAges 18 years+ - NCT07392905Recruiting
How the brain and body respond to food in obesity
This study looks at how your brain and body respond to food based on your weight. You'll eat a standard meal and have brain scans (MRI) to see how your brain reacts.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–40 - NCT07389603Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and nutrition counseling for metabolic syndrome
This study tests if eating only within a shorter daily window, combined with personalized nutrition advice, can improve metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and excess belly fat. You may qualify if you're an adult who eats over 14 hours a day and has at least three of the listed health markers.
Ciudad Guzmán, JaliscoAges 18–60 - NCT05781100Recruiting
Study of baby behavior and family technology use
This study looks at how babies’ behavior relates to how families use technology. You may be able to take part if you’re in late pregnancy and can follow up over time after your baby is born.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07372898Recruiting
Helping parents create a calm home for preterm babies after surgery
This study tests a program called H-HOPE that helps parents create a calm, supportive environment for their baby after major surgery. The goal is to improve the baby's recovery and reduce stress for the whole family.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - 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+ - NCT07348432Recruiting
Insulin delivery and eating behaviors in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how different insulin delivery methods (like injections or pumps) affect eating behaviors in people with type 1 diabetes. By joining, you may help researchers learn how to improve care and quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 12 years+ - NCT07345754Recruiting
Women supporting women to improve child feeding in Pakistan
This study tests whether having mothers support each other through group sessions and practical resources can improve feeding practices for young children with moderate malnutrition. It aims to help children grow better by combining community support with nutrition education and food assistance.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 7 months–1.3 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 - NCT07318506Recruiting
Baby cereal textures for 6–24 month old children
This study looks at how different textures of baby cereal affect how babies and toddlers (6–24 months old) learn to move food in their mouths. It will help understand what textures work best as children grow.
BarcelonaAges 6 months–6 months - NCT06870981Recruiting
Optimizing nutrition and milk in infants (Opti-NuM)
This study looks at stored information and samples from babies who were part of earlier MaxiMoM nutrition trials. It aims to learn more about how nutrition and milk feeding affect infant health.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 hour–3 weeks - NCT07321522Recruiting
Early feeding of allergenic foods in infants
This study tests whether introducing common allergenic foods early and continuing them for six months can help prevent food allergies in infants. It is for babies who have not yet started these foods.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 4 months–11 months - 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 - NCT07312890Recruiting
Ultrasound to check stomach fullness in ICU patients
This trial tests whether a bedside ultrasound can measure how full the stomach is in patients on a breathing machine who are receiving liquid nutrition through a tube. If it works, doctors may avoid complications and feed patients more safely.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06874400Recruiting
Dairy vs. plant-based drinks in teens and older adults
This study compares how dairy milk and plant-based alternatives affect health in teenagers and adults aged 60-75. It tests if switching to plant-based options changes metabolism or overall well-being.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–75 - NCT07303738RecruitingPhase 4
Testing bile-lowering foods for kids with feeding tubes
This trial tests if certain foods can lower bile acid levels in the upper part of the stomach for children who get most nutrition through a feeding tube. It may help understand and manage reflux symptoms related to bile.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–21 - NCT07293559Recruiting
Understanding infant feeding choices in women with HIV
This study looks at how women with HIV decide whether to breastfeed, and what support they get from healthcare providers and family. It aims to learn about their experiences and needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07284108Enrolling by invitation
Healthy eating for my infant: a program for new moms
This study helps new moms who are feeling stressed or down learn healthy ways to feed their baby. It offers support and education to prevent infant obesity, and may include home grocery delivery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 months–1.8 years - NCT07281339Recruiting
Hypnobreastfeeding education for high-risk pregnancy
This trial tests if hypnosis-enhanced breastfeeding education helps high-risk pregnant women who haven't given birth before. It may improve breastfeeding success and reduce stress.
AmasyaAges Any age - NCT06534541Recruiting
Early eating study for toddlers and parents
This study looks at how genes, parenting, and eating habits interact in toddlers. Eligible families will have one study visit when the child is between 2.25 and 3 years old.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 2.3 years–6 years - 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 - NCT06288464Recruiting
Fiber in tube feeding to improve gut health
This trial tests adding fiber to liquid food given through a stoma before stoma reversal surgery. The goal is to see if it helps improve the balance of good bacteria in the gut.
Preston, LancashireAges 18 years+ - NCT07219784Enrolling by invitation
Abdominal binders for feeding in preterm babies on breathing support
This study tests whether a soft abdominal binder (a wrap around the belly) helps preterm babies on breathing support keep their milk feeds going without interruptions. It might help reduce pauses in feeding and support growth.
Albany, New YorkAges Up to 1 year
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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.