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Effect of Blenderized Enteral Tube Feeds on Pediatric Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Physiology

NCT04900597 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 45

Last updated 2026-03-30

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Blenderized diets consist of a wide range of table foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and legumes, pureed in a blender and administered via gastrostomy tube. In a recent study, the investigators reported that children receiving blenderized feeds via gastrostomy had fewer total admissions and respiratory admissions, total emergency room visits, and improved gastrointestinal symptom scores compared to those fed formula. The goal of this project is to understand how these diets affect gastroesophageal reflux burden.

Conditions

  • Enteral Feeding Intolerance

Interventions

OTHER

Elecare Jr

Elecare Jr is a standard pediatric elemental formula

OTHER

Nourish

Nourish is a commercially prepared blenderized tube feed that is formulated for pediatric use

OTHER

Real Foods Blends

Real Foods Blends is a commercially prepared blenderized tube feed that is formulated for pediatric use

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Bridget M Hron, MD · Boston Children's Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Year
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-01
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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