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Feeding Disorders in Children

RecruitingNAAges 2 Years - 7 YearsAllIRCCS San Raffaele Roma
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pediatric Feeding Disorders (PFDs) are conditions characterized by persistent difficulties in food intake, commonly manifesting as food selectivity, food refusal, and dysfunctional mealtime behaviors. Their prevalence in the general pediatric population ranges from 3% to 10%, with substantially higher rates reported among children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The impact of PFDs extends beyond growth and nutritional status, affecting cognitive and emotional development as well as the well-being of the entire family system. Although several treatment models have been proposed, scientific evidence supporting outpatient interventions remains limited and Italy-specific studies are lacking. Moreover, despite the availability of standardized assessment tools, feeding-related outcomes are not yet systematically addressed within outpatient clinical practice for children with neurodevelopmen

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 2 and 7 years. * Diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder according to DSM-5 criteria. * Presence of a feeding disorder. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions preventing oral feeding. * Insufficient caregiver proficiency in the Italian language, such as to compromise completion of the questionnaires. * Children who are undergoing a different feeding intervention at the time of screening.
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What it tests

  • Interdisciplinary intervention
  • Standard rehabilitation program
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Where

1 site
IRCCS San Raffaele
Roma, Italy
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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