Clinical trials: Healthy Swallowing
Healthy
Effect of Surface Electrical Stimulation on Movement of the Larynx
This study will examine whether surface electrical stimulation on the skin of the throat will: 1) move the larynx (voice box); 2) move the vocal folds in the larynx; and 3) cause less movement of the larynx when applied during…
- Trial name
- NCT00104000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Morphological Markers of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The purpose of this project is to learn more about a new and promising way to diagnose acid reflux disease using a very high-powered microscope.
- Trial name
- NCT01921686
- Testing
- Sample collection and Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Deglutition Disorder, Healthy
Electrical Muscle Stimulation to Aid Swallowing in Dysphagia
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of using extrinsic laryngeal muscle stimulation to elevate the larynx in a manner similar to that which occurs during normal swallowing.
- Trial name
- NCT00001936
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)