This study, called "Let's E.A.T.!", is looking for children under 3 years old who have both a feeding tube (gastrostomy) and a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the windpipe). The goal is to help these children transition to eating by mouth. The study is testing an intervention that combines in-home assessments with virtual therapy sessions. Some children will receive weekly virtual group mealtime sessions with a Speech-Language Pathologist and individual virtual therapy, while others will have weekly virtual group mealtime sessions with a speech therapist not involved in the main intervention. Researchers want to see if this approach helps children eat more by mouth. The study aims to enroll 40 participants and is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 40 participants. It compares two groups: one receiving a tube weaning therapy intervention and another receiving a feeding group intervention.

What's involved

You would participate in weekly virtual group therapy mealtime sessions, and potentially individual virtual therapy sessions at least biweekly. You would also need to travel to the University of Chicago for enrollment and an exit visit.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, change in percentage of oral calories, is measured at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and at exit at 1 year.

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