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NCT03646045 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Transpyloric Feeding for Prevention of Micro-aspiration
A clinical trial of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Microaspiration, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
- Active
- Registry status
- 46
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT03646045: Active study of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Microaspiration, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
NCT03646045 is a study of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Microaspiration that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Nemours Children's Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, below the 2,885-participant average among 33 other Gastroesophageal Reflux trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03646045, a study of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Microaspiration, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 46 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
To determine the effect of transpyloric (TP) feeding on microaspiration and lung inflammation in ventilated preterm infants.
Primary Outcome
Difference in tracheal aspirate pepsin A levels in preterm ventilated infants receiving transpyloric feeding and gastric feeding.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Transpyloric feeding
Study Locations (2)
Delaware
- AI duPont Hospital for Children - Wilmington
Pennsylvania
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-15 |
What the registry record for NCT03646045 still lists
NCT03646045 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 46 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,885-participant average among 33 other Gastroesophageal Reflux trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Gastroesophageal Reflux appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Transpyloric feeding is the first listed.
NCT03646045 reports a single indexed study location in Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03646045 about?
NCT03646045 is a clinical study titled "Transpyloric Feeding for Prevention of Micro-aspiration". To determine the effect of transpyloric (TP) feeding on microaspiration and lung inflammation in ventilated preterm infants.
What is the current status of trial NCT03646045?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 46 participants. The study started on 2016-11-04. Estimated completion is 2026-12-15.
What conditions does trial NCT03646045 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux, Microaspiration.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03646045?
The interventions under investigation include: Transpyloric feeding (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03646045?
This trial is sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic, which has 108 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03646045 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Delaware, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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