CHAMP App for Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Disqualifiers: Non-English-speaking parents

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores how parents experience weaning their children off feeding tubes using a new app called CHAMP App, compared to traditional methods. The goal is to understand the app's impact on the tube weaning process and gather feedback from parents. Eligible participants have children under six who have attempted to stop using feeding tubes at home in the last three years. Participants will share their experiences in a one-time interview. As an unphased trial, this study allows parents to contribute to innovative research that could enhance future weaning methods.

Do I need to stop my child's current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether your child needs to stop taking their current medications. It's best to consult with the trial coordinators for specific guidance.

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the CHAMP App for pediatric feeding disorders because it introduces a novel approach to tube weaning. Unlike traditional methods that may heavily rely on clinical settings and standardized procedures, this app facilitates personalized and interactive parent interviews. By focusing on qualitative insights from parents who have experienced tube weaning with their children, the app aims to tailor support and guidance in a more customized manner. This unique method could potentially improve the success rates and experiences of tube weaning by addressing individual family needs and challenges.

What evidence suggests that the CHAMP App is effective for pediatric feeding disorders?

This trial will include qualitative interviews with parents of children who have attempted tube weaning, either through standard care or using the CHAMP App. Research has shown that the CHAMP App can assist children in transitioning away from feeding tubes. In previous cases, such as with a child named Greyson, the app facilitated the shift from tube feeding to oral eating. The app enhances communication and support for families, making the process smoother. Early findings suggest that using this app might expedite the process compared to traditional methods. Although more research is necessary, initial results appear promising for families considering this option. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents of children who have attempted tube weaning at home. It focuses on those who used standard ambulatory care and the CHAMP App pilot. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain criteria related to their child's health condition and previous treatment methods.

Inclusion Criteria

I am the parent/guardian of a child under 6 who tried to stop using a feeding tube.

I am an adult parent of a child with a feeding disorder treated at Children's Mercy.

My child tried to stop using a feeding tube with the help of a clinic or the CHAMP App in the last 3 years.

Exclusion Criteria

My parent(s) do not speak English.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Tube Weaning Attempt

Children attempt tube weaning in their homes using either standard ambulatory tube weaning or the CHAMP App pilot

8 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the tube weaning attempt

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Parent Tube Weaning Interviews

Trial Overview The study investigates parent experiences with two different tube weaning models: traditional in-person support versus remote assistance using the CHAMP App. This qualitative research involves one-time interviews to compare these approaches in a single site setting.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Parents of children who attempted tube weaning Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Qualitative interviews of parents of pediatric patients who have previously attempted tube weaning via standard of care or using CHAMP App

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Lead Sponsor

Trials

261

Recruited

941,000+

Daisy Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

4

Recruited

260+

The Gerber Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

45

Recruited

6,200+

Citations

1. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40523312/

Applying the Nonadoption, Abandonment, Scale-Up ... - PubMed The CHAMP App successfully supported a test patient, Greyson, in weaning from his feeding tube. It may improve access, communication efficiency, ...

2. formative.jmir.org formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e67398

Application and Case Report - JMIR Formative Research The CHAMP App successfully supported a test patient, Greyson, in weaning from his feeding tube. It may improve access, communication efficiency, ...

3. childrensmercy.org childrensmercy.org/childrens-mercy-research-institute/studies-and-trials/results/Details?id=9bd661ce537842d05ec235c0a0490ee3

A remote tube weaning study using CHAMP® App CHAMP GI: A remote tube weaning study using CHAMP® App. This study is for children who are: • Ages 1 month to 5 years 11 months • Approved for tube weaning ...

4. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT07054983

NCT07054983 | Parent Tube Weaning Interviews Explore the parental perspectives of the process of weaning from feeding tubes to all calories by mouth while in the home setting to identify preference for ...

5. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-remote-patient-monitoring-6-2025-e0c01

CHAMP App for Pediatric Feeding Disorders This trial is for parents of children who have attempted tube weaning at home. It focuses on those who used standard ambulatory care and the CHAMP App pilot.