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
- NCT04966351Recruiting
Study countermeasures for disrupted body clock timing
This study tests ways to help your body’s internal clock stay in sync when your sleep timing is off. It’s looking for healthy adults with fairly regular sleep and certain lifestyle and location history.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT06713109Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding help with motivational counseling
This study tests if motivational counseling can reduce breastfeeding problems and anxiety. It offers support to mothers who are having trouble breastfeeding.
Istanbul, tuzlaAges Any age - NCT06691932Recruiting
Breastfeeding vs. Pumped Milk: Infant Nutrition Study
This study compares the health and development of babies who feed directly at the breast versus those who get pumped breast milk. It aims to understand how different ways of feeding human milk affect infant nutrition and growth.
Rochester, New YorkAges birth–40 years - NCT06630000Recruiting
Short therapy for parents of kids with feeding disorders
This study tests a short, talk-based therapy for parents of young children with feeding disorders. It aims to help parents manage their own stress, anxiety, or depression so they can better support their child.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06607003RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a malaria infection in healthy adults
This study gives healthy adults who have never had malaria a controlled infection with the parasite that causes malaria, to see if it is safe and if mosquitoes can pick up the parasite from them. It may help develop new ways to prevent malaria.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–54 - NCT06609213Recruiting
Testing a nutrition drink before feeding tube placement in ALS
This trial tests if drinking a special nutrition formula for a few weeks before getting a feeding tube can help people with ALS tolerate tube feeding better. It aims to reduce side effects like bloating or discomfort.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06589258Recruiting
How CBD passes into breastmilk
This study looks at how cannabidiol (CBD) gets into breastmilk while you are breastfeeding. It helps answer whether CBD passes to your baby through milk.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06505447Recruiting
Sleep study for kids in the PICU
This study looks at how sleep and body rhythms are affected when a child is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It may help doctors find ways to improve sleep for children who are in the hospital.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–6 - NCT06471842Recruiting
Eating issues in kids with metabolic diseases on special diets
This trial studies eating disorders in young children with certain inherited metabolic diseases that require a special diet. It aims to understand how often these eating problems happen and what they look like.
ParisAges 1–6 - NCT06417385Recruiting
Nerve stimulation to improve breastfeeding before hospital discharge
This trial tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation (using a small device on the ear) during breastfeeding can help babies feed better before leaving the hospital. It is for babies born at 35 weeks or later who are stable but struggling to breastfeed, even with help from a lactation consultant.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 8 months+ - NCT05587127Recruiting
CBT therapy for eating anxiety in functional stomach pain
This trial tests an “exposure-based” type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort after eating) who avoid or restrict food. The goal is to reduce food fear and improve eating and weight, after other medical causes have been ruled out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06256380Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for teens with eating disorders
This trial compares two proven therapies for teenagers with eating disorders: one that focuses on the whole family (FBT) and another that works with the teen individually (CBT-E). It aims to find which approach works best for different teens.
BergenAges 12–18 - NCT06212427Recruiting
Preterm infant formula with human milk sugars
This study tests a special supplement added to preterm infant feeding. The supplement contains beneficial sugars found in breast milk, which may help babies digest better and grow. It is for premature babies who have started small feedings but are not yet fully feeding.
LinzAges birth–2 weeks - NCT06198023Recruiting
Improving social skills for anxiety and eating disorders
This study looks at whether a program focused on improving social skills can help people with anxiety or eating disorders. It’s for young adults ages 18–30 who have had these conditions in the past year but are currently stable.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT06107933Recruiting
Study on how microplastics affect babies' development
This study looks at how tiny plastic particles in breast milk might affect a baby's growth and development. You may be able to join if you are a new mom who is exclusively breastfeeding without any formula.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06115148Recruiting
Breath test for malnutrition diagnosis
This study uses a simple breath test to see if it can help diagnose malnutrition. It might help find a quick, painless way to check for malnutrition without needles or scans.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–95 - NCT05943626Recruiting
Sleep timing changes to improve heart and blood sugar health
This study tests whether changing your sleep habits can improve heart-related health and blood sugar control. You may be asked to follow a sleep schedule and other routines, and outcomes will be measured over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT05551325Recruiting
Resetting sleep timing for ICU patients to support recovery
This study tests a “sleep chronobundle,” a set of sleep and light-timing steps, to improve daily sleep-wake timing in people in the ICU on breathing or blood-pressure support. It also checks whether the body’s sleep rhythms are more aligned during critical illness and over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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
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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.