Feeding therapy for GERD in infants born early
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is in the NICU and was born at any time before full term
- Your baby is between 37 and 47 weeks old (counting from when you were pregnant)
- Your baby has been diagnosed with GERD using a special probe test
- Your baby is eating all feeds by mouth or feeding tube (no IV nutrition)
- Your baby is not currently on any GERD medications
- Your baby does not have other serious health problems that affect the brain, breathing, or stomach structure
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