Clinical trials: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, open to volunteers
Oropharynx Cancer, Radiotherapy; Complications
Adaptive RadioTherapy for OroPharynx Cancer
This is a phase II randomized trial, where patients with histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of oropharynx that have primary tumor (T3 - T4) in place, treated with curative intent chemoradiation, will be randomized to…
- Conditions
- Oropharynx Cancer, Radiotherapy; Complications, Radiotherapy Side Effect, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- ART-OPC (NCT04901234)
- Testing
- Standard radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy, Experimental radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Acupuncture, Dysphagia
Efficacy and Mechanism of 'Yanjiu Needle' for Pharyngeal Dysphagia Based on sEMG Features
Dysphagia is one of the most common and serious complications following stroke. It can easily lead to aspiration and aspiration pneumonia, reduce patients' quality of life, increase healthcare costs, and result in high mortality…
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, Dysphagia, Surface EMG
- Trial name
- NCT07656025
- Testing
- Yanjiu Acupuncture, a three-point acupuncture technique, control group
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Third People's Hospital of Huizhou
Stroke, Dysphagia
Effect of Kinesiology Taping and Swallowing Exercises on Suprahyoid Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
This randomized controlled single-blind study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiology taping combined with resistance exercises on suprahyoid muscle thickness and swallowing function in patients with stroke-related…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dysphagia, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06988215
- Testing
- Kinesiology Taping with Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Investigation of a Free Water Protocol
Hypothesis: Use of a Free Water Protocol (FWP) will improve patient satisfaction scores (Dysphagia Handicap Index), will not increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia/pneumonitis, and will result in improved oral hygiene (as…
- Trial name
- NCT06309602
- Testing
- Free Water Protocol, Control / Standard Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Poudre Valley Health System
Caregiver Burden, Alzheimer's Disease
WeCareToFeedDysphagia to Reduce Care-partner Burden Full-scale RCT
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a newly-created website tool, called WeCareToFeedDysphagia, helps to reduce feelings of burden in care partners of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD)…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT07250113
- Testing
- WeCareToFeedDysphagia web tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.
This study is testing a tongue exercise program for people living with ALS to see if it can help support speech and swallowing. All participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure changes over time by…
- Trial name
- NCT07295990
- Testing
- Isometric Lingual Strength Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Reference Values for Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing
Dysphagia (swallowing impairment) is a serious health condition seen in many age-related disease and injury processes. Although videofluoroscopy (VF) is an international "gold standard" dysphagia diagnostic exam, there is a…
- Trial name
- NIA_RV (NCT05497219)
- Testing
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VF)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 580 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Transfer Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Onabotulinum Toxin A (Botox) in the Treatment of Pharyngo-esophageal Dysphagia
Dysphagia in patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis, parkinsonism or dystonia can occur due to relative hypertonia of the cricopharyngeus muscle. In the resting state, muscle is contracted and relaxes only during deglutition.
- Conditions
- Transfer Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04695600
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection [Botox]
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Dysphagia, Stroke
Wearable Biofeedback for Swallowing Disorders Rehabilitation in Stroke and Parkinson Disease
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common symptom of many neurological diseases but its treatment is not well established or easily accessible.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Stroke, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06638944
- Testing
- In-person sEMG-biofeedback, Remote sEMG-biofeedback, Standard-of-care treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event, Apparent Life Threatening Event
Effect of Thickened Feeds on Clinical Outcomes in Children With Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
This observational study will examine the effects of thickened feeds on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization in infants with brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE).
- Conditions
- Brief Resolved Unexplained Event, Apparent Life Threatening Event, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Trial name
- BRUE (NCT04477460)
- Testing
- Thickened feeds, Non-thickened feeds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Dysphagia, Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
K01 Impacts of Lingual Endurance Exercise
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a tongue endurance exercise program can improve swallowing function in adults with dysphagia after a stroke.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06072924
- Testing
- Isotonic Endurance Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Nursing Care Bundle on Oral Intake Among Critically Ill Children With Post-Extubation Dysphagia
the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Nursing care Bundle on Oral Intake among Critically Ill Children with Post-Extubation Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT06814457
- Testing
- a nursing care bundle on oral intake
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Deglutition Disorders
EMST in Patients Undergoing CRT for HNCA
This study is a randomized trial examining the impact of expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) on maintenance of safe and efficient oropharyngeal swallow function in persons with cancer of the head and neck (HNCA) undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT03916809
- Testing
- EMST
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Dysphagia After Stroke
Effect of Applying Oral Hygiene Care on Swallowing in Stroke Patients With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common condition, affecting over 40% of patients within hours to days following a stroke. It is associated with negative outcomes, including higher rates of mortality and dependency, incidence of…
- Trial name
- NCT06847217
- Testing
- Mouth moisturization, Mechanical oral hygiene care, Combined care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
The Effect of Swallowing Exercise and Maneuver Program For Older Adults With Dysphagia in Nursing Home
This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured swallowing exercise and maneuver program for older adults with dysphagia living in a nursing home.
- Conditions
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders, Frailty-related Dysphagia, Nursing Homes
- Trial name
- NCT07049471
- Testing
- Swallowing Exercise and Maneuver Program for Older Adults with Dysphagia
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa of the Proximal Esophagus, Gastric Inlet Patches
Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa (HGM)
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) in the upper esophagus is associated with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in adults undergoing a medically indicated gastroscopy.
- Conditions
- Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa of the Proximal Esophagus, Gastric Inlet Patches, Dysphagia, Dyspepsia
- Trial name
- SYM-HGM (NCT07510984)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 721 people
- Sponsor
- Knappschaft Kliniken GmbH
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal, Deglutition Disorders
Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation for Frail Elders with Dysphagia
The goal of this proof-of-concept study is to assess the potential of a newly developed intervention with combined skill- and strength-based principles for maximizing swallowing-related outcomes and prevent further weakening of…
- Trial name
- NCT05935618
- Testing
- ACT-ING program ( Activity-based skill- and strength training to improve ingestion)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Parkinsons Disease (PD), Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Biological Determinants and Neural Compensation of Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and frequently leads to oropharyngeal dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that strongly affects patient health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07299448
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Dysphagia After Stroke, Stroke
Effect of Visual Biofeedback-Assisted Oropharyngeal Exercises in Post-Stroke Dysphagia
Post-stroke dysphagia is a common complication that negatively affects nutritional status, quality of life, and morbidity. Conventional swallowing rehabilitation, including oropharyngeal exercises and neuromuscular electrical…
- Conditions
- Dysphagia After Stroke, Stroke, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07492719
- Testing
- Suprahyoid Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Visual Biofeedback Training, Conventional Oropharyngeal Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
REVIVE Prospective Registry Cohort Study
The main purpose of this registry is to collect observational, long-term safety and effectiveness data in participants who have received iltamiocel as part of the blinded portion of the REVIVE clinical study.
- Trial name
- NCT07429890
- Testing
- Other: No Intervention (subjects were previously treated with Iltamiocel). This is a observational study and all participants will be observed with no intervention.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis