Feasibility of aerodigestive stimulation therapy in NICU infants
This trial tests a new therapy to help NICU babies who are not yet feeding fully by mouth. It uses special monitoring to guide treatment and aims to improve feeding skills.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is at least 37 weeks old (corrected age) and in the NICU
- Your baby is not yet taking all feeds by mouth
- Your baby has been referred to a feeding disorder program and had a manometry test
- Your baby had normal muscle reflexes in the esophagus and stomach during that test
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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