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NCT04504227
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Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Thin liquid swallows

Thin liquid swallows of formula or breastmilk or other liquid

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Slightly thickened liquid swallows

Slightly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mildly thickened liquid swallows

Mildly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

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