Effect of Blenderized Enteral Tube Feeds on Pediatric Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Physiology
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Enteral Feeding Intolerance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Blenderized diets consist of a wide range of table foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and legumes, pureed in a blender and administered via gastrostomy tube. In a recent study, the investigators reported that children receiving blenderized feeds via gastrostomy had fewer total admissions and respiratory admissions, total emergency room visits, and improved gastrointestinal symptom scores compa…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 1-21 years
* G-tube
* Able to tolerate bolus gastric feeds over 30 minutes
* Use of conventional enteral formula
* Undergoing impedance study for clinical purposes
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of allergy or intolerance to any component of the test diets
* History of Nis…
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