Feeding and quality of life in children with a tracheostomy
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how feeding problems and quality of life affect children who have a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). It aims to understand what difficulties children and families face, so care can be improved.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be younger than 18 years old.
- Your child must have a tracheostomy (a tube surgically placed in the windpipe to help with breathing).
- Your child must be receiving follow-up care at the Long-term Intensive Care Unit at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, between March 2025 and March 2027.
- Your child must be able to complete all study evaluations and exams.
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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