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Gastrojejunal (G-J Tube): A study on megestrol to transition children to oral feeding
This study is being done for children: • 9 months to 9 years old • Who are dependent on g-tube for at least 80% of daily caloric intake • Have the motor and emotional skills necessary to eat by mouth...
This study is being done for children: • 9 months to 9 years old • Who are dependent on g-tube for at least 80% of daily caloric intake • Have the motor and emotional skills necessary to eat by mouth The goal of this study is to transition children from g-tube to all oral feeding. Study lasts 6 months and includes bi-weekly, remote coaching sessions, 4 in-person visits and a 50% chance of receiving megestrol, a medication used to stimulate appetite.