Dysphagia
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a prospective, acceptability study to evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and compliance of a thickener for the management of reflux, GORD and dysphagia
Detailed description
To evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and compliance of a thickener for 7 days for the submission to the Advisory Committee for Borderline Substances (ACBS).
Interventions
Each infant and child will be switch over to receive for a period of 7 days (new thickener)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
I. Infants and children aged 6 months and over who require a thickener for reflux, GORD, dysphagia II. Infants and children already on a thickener for the management of reflux, GORD and dysphagia III. Parents to avoid introducing new weaning/ new foods (for the older infants) whilst on the thickener for 1 week when measuring GI tolerance and thickener intake IV. Willingly given, written, informed consent from patient or parent/guardian
Exclusion criteria
I. Inability to comply with the study protocol, in the opinion of the investigator. II. Contraindications to any feed ingredients (see nutritional table and ingredients list) III. Allergy to milk (thickener is made in a factory that handles milk) IV. Children under the age of 6 months of age V. Emergencies VI. Participation in another interventional study \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal tolerance | 7 days | Measure using daily diary |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant compliance | 7 days | Daily intake using diary |
Countries
United Kingdom