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NCT04504227 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia

A NA study of Dysphagia and Aspiration, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04504227 is a NA study of Dysphagia and Aspiration that is actively recruiting participants, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, above the 166-participant average among 35 other Dysphagia trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04504227, a NA study of Dysphagia and Aspiration, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Thin liquid swallows
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Slightly thickened liquid swallows
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Mildly thickened liquid swallows
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Moderately thickened liquid swallows

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2021-04-01
Est. Completion 2026-08-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

Boston Children's Hospital

462 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04504227

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04504227 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 166-participant average among 35 other Dysphagia trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The listed sponsor is Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Dysphagia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Thin liquid swallows is the first listed.

NCT04504227 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04504227 about?

NCT04504227 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT04504227?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2021-04-01. Estimated completion is 2026-08-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04504227 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dysphagia, Aspiration, Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE), Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04504227?

The interventions under investigation include: Thin liquid swallows (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Slightly thickened liquid swallows (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Mildly thickened liquid swallows (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Moderately thickened liquid swallows (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04504227?

This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04504227 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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