Intermittent Multifunctional Nutrition Tube in Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia (NCT06328972) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intermittent Multifunctional Nutrition Tube in Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia
100 participantsStarted 2024-03
Plain-language summary
This was a randomized controlled study including 80 infants with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The Participants were evenly divided into the observation group (with intermittent oro-esophageal tube feeding, n=40) and the control group (with persistent nasogastric tube feeding , n=40). Nutritional status and physical development, condition of dysphagia, and pneumonia before and after 3-month treatment were compared.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 12 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* meeting the diagnostic criteria of cerebral palsy formulated by the 13th National Conference on Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation;
* age\<1 year;
* diagnosed as dysphagia confirmed by Dysphagia Disorder Survey or pediatric esophagoscopy;
* with a nasogastric tube inserted at admission;
* enteral nutrition support is required and feasible.
Exclusion Criteria:
* with dysphagia caused by other diseases or factors;
* with progressive neurological disease or degenerative neurological disease;
* with severe heart disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, hematological disorders, or other acute and severe symptoms;
* with abnormalities in the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or other parts of the digestive tract;
* with poor compliance.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.