Feasibility of Aerodigestive Stimulation Therapy Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Feeding Disorder Neonatal
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
1 Day – 8 Months
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Sudarshan Jadcherla · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to demonstrate safety, feasibility, and efficacy of a novel pharyngo-esophageal stimulation technique in restoring aerodigestive and swallowing functions in select infants at-risk for chronic gavage tube feeding or gastrostomy. The main aims are: * To provide consistent activation of deglutition (the process of swallowing), swallowing-airway interactions, and peristalsis…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * NICU infant ≥37 weeks postmenstrual age not taking full oral feeds * Consult to Neonatal \& Infant Feeding Disorder Program for oral feeding difficulty with diagnostic manometry ordered * Presence of peristaltic and sphincteric reflexes at initial manometry Exclusion Criteria…
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Erika K Osborn

6143556667

erika.osborn@nationwidechildrens.org

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Patty Luzader

6143556627

patty.luzader@nationwidechildrens.org

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