Tube-fed children at high risk for aspiration pneumonia
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This Phase 4 study looks at gastrointestinal movement (dysmotility) and how it may increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia in children who eat through a tube and have swallowing safety problems. It may help doctors better prevent lung infections in children who cough/choke and need suction often.
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Who can take part
- Be between 5 and 21 years old
- Get more than 90% of calories through a feeding tube (no meaningful eating/drinking by mouth)
- Have a swallow test showing aspiration (food/liquid going toward the airway), plus other signs of weak airway protection
- Have long-term, not-worsening (static) brain/nerve issues such as cerebral palsy
- Have breathing symptoms like coughing/choking or needing oral suction at least 3 times per week for the last month
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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