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Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
Summary
This study will examine the effects of varying liquid viscosity on swallow physiology in infants with oropharyngeal dysphagia and brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) and other children with dysphagia that would be at risk for symptoms of swallow dysfunction.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2021-04-01
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Thin liquid swallows
Thin liquid swallows of formula or breastmilk or other liquid
Slightly thickened liquid swallows
Slightly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
Mildly thickened liquid swallows
Mildly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
Moderately thickened liquid swallows
Moderately thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
Locations (1)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States