A Study to Learn the Current Practices of Parents Who Provide Blended Food Tube Feedings for Their Child
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-002373
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-002373
About this study
The purpose of this study is to look at current practices related to blended food tube feeding among parents of children who require home tube feedings.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients and the caregivers of pediatric patients who use blended food tube feedings at home
- Age less than 19
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients 19 and older
- Patients who use commercial formula
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Lisa Epp, RDN, LD |
Closed for enrollment |
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