Feeding tube education for children going home
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study helps families learn how to care for a child's new feeding tube before leaving the hospital. It provides extra education and support to make the transition home safer and easier.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is 17 years old or younger.
- Your child has recently had a feeding tube placed (such as a G-tube, J-tube, GJ-tube, or NG-tube).
- Your child is currently in the hospital and will be discharged soon.
- You, as a legal guardian, can take part in the study and complete questionnaires.
- You and your child are willing to participate and receive educational materials.
- You must be able to understand English and have no major cognitive or language barriers.
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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