A feeding study for babies learning to eat
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if a device (taVNS) placed on the ear can help babies born after 39 weeks who are having a hard time learning to eat by mouth. It may help them improve their feeding skills.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is at least 39 weeks old (from the time since conception, not just birth)
- Your baby is making very little progress with feeding by mouth
- If your baby started trying to eat at full term (37 weeks or later), they've been trying for at least 2 weeks; if earlier than 36 weeks, at least 4 weeks
- Your baby is allowed to try eating by mouth at every meal, with no limits on how much they can take
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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