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
- NCT06351202Recruiting
Abdominal massage for feeding issues in preemies
This study tests whether gentle tummy massage can help premature babies in the NICU who have trouble digesting feedings. If your baby qualifies, they will receive daily massages to see if it improves feeding and comfort.
Clermont-FerrandAges 3 days–2 months - 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+ - NCT06431854Recruiting
New treatment program for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a program called MINERVA for teens aged 12-17 with an eating disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new approach helps when other treatments haven't worked.
BarcelonaAges 12–17 - 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 - NCT06514170Recruiting
Stomach and bowel function after aortic surgery
This study looks at how stomach and bowel function changes after major aortic surgery. It may help doctors understand and prevent digestive problems in patients who need extended time on a ventilator after surgery.
Mexico City, TlalpanAges 18 years+ - NCT06514456Recruiting
Physical activity urge questionnaire in eating disorders
This study tests a new questionnaire that measures how often people with eating disorders feel the urge to be physically active. It may help doctors better understand and support patients.
MilanAges 16–65 - NCT06522529Recruiting
Project to improve care with proven methods
This project helps hospital and nursing home teams improve daily care by using proven methods for hand hygiene and another health topic like pain, falls, or smoking. It’s a chance for your unit to join a quality-improvement effort that can make care safer and more effective.
MadridAges 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06610162Recruiting
Metabolic responses to fasting and overfeeding in women
This study looks at how women's bodies burn energy (thermogenesis) when they fast or eat a lot. Researchers want to understand how these processes differ in premenopausal vs. postmenopausal women.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06660758Recruiting
Pilot study of Entarik device in healthy adults
This study tests a new version of the Entarik system, a device that goes through a feeding tube, in healthy adults. It helps researchers see if the system works safely and as intended.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06760572Recruiting
Airway data collection with a new feeding tube system
This study collects information about how well a new feeding tube system works in adults who are already scheduled for a bronchoscopy and will have a breathing tube placed. It helps doctors see if the tube can be placed safely and easily.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 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 - NCT06800807Recruiting
Beliefs about thinking in teens with eating disorders
This study looks at how teens with eating disorders think about their own thoughts (called metacognition). It compares their responses to a group of teens without eating disorders to better understand the role of certain beliefs in these conditions.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 12–17 - NCT06842732Recruiting
Text messages to prevent wasting in HIV-affected children in Kenya
This trial tests if two-way text messages (SMS) can help caregivers recognize early signs of malnutrition (wasting) in children who have HIV or were exposed to HIV but are uninfected. The goal is to prevent wasting and keep children healthy.
Homa BayAges 6 months–2 years - 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 - 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 - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35
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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.