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.
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
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