Clinical trials: Pharyngeal Dysfunction
Opioid Induced Pharyngeal and Esophageal Dysfunction
Opioid Effects on Swallowing and Esophageal Sphincter Pressure
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a dopamine receptor antagonist metoclopramide can counteract opioid induced effects on esophageal motility and lower esophageal sphincter.
- Trial name
- NCT01191645
- Testing
- naloxone, remifentanil, Sodium Chloride
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Degeneration Spine, Cervical Radiculopathy
Salt Water Gargling on Swallowing Following ACDF
The goal of this randomized control trial is to collect sufficient preliminary data on the efficacy of sodium chloride, hereafter referred to as "saltwater" or "saline" in reducing the difficulty of swallowing following…
- Conditions
- Degeneration Spine, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT06475365
- Testing
- Sodium chloride gargle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
Brain Alterations Based on Multiplex MR Imaging in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients After Treatment, and Their Correlation With Clinical Cognitive Scores.
The objective of this study is to examine the potential impact of the treatment before, during, and/or after radiotherapy on the brain in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) using Multiplex (MTP) MR imaging sequence…
- Trial name
- NPC (NCT07011329)
- Testing
- Changes in the brain MTP parameters after radiotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hubei Cancer Hospital
Sleep Apnea
Mechanisms of Pharyngeal Collapse in Sleep Apnea, Study C
In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the upper airway recurrently closes during sleep. The mechanisms that lead to airway closure are not completely understood. Models to study mechanisms of airway collapse have been proposed.
- Trial name
- NCT01738022
- Testing
- Administration of gas mixtures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pharyngeal Dysfunction, Pharyngeal Swallowing
Opioid Effects on Swallowing Comparing Younger and Elderly Volunteers
The purpose of the study is to determine whether remifentanil influence the pharyngeal phase of swallowing using using pressure and impedance recordings.
- Trial name
- NCT01924234
- Testing
- Morphine, Remifentanil
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Achalasia
Sensorimotor Dysfunction in Achalasia
This study is being done to assess the esophageal muscle (swallowing tube) in patients with and without achalasia to further understand and help direct the treatment for patients with achalasia.
- Trial name
- NCT02434991
- Testing
- Barostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pathophysiology
Mechanisms of Pharyngeal Collapse in Sleep Apnea, Study A
In obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway recurrently closes during sleep. The mechanisms that lead to airway closure are not completely understood.
- Trial name
- NCT01728974
- Testing
- Pharyngeal topical anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pharyngeal Dysfunction, Esophageal Dysfunction
Opioids and Esophageal Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if opioid-induced effects on the pharynx and esophagus is centrally or peripherally mediated.
- Trial name
- NCT01012960
- Testing
- methylnaltrexone
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Temporomandibular Disorder
Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The aim of this observational study is to investigate the effects of the type, area and duration of ulceration on jaw pain, mandibular function limitation, TMD and swallowing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers.The main…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Temporomandibular Disorder, Swallowing Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06067022
- Testing
- observation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia
Holistic Integration for Healthy Longevity and Aging in Place
Background: Taiwan is experiencing rapid population aging, with a growing prevalence of chronic diseases and functional impairments among older adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia, Depression Disorders, Nutrition Disorder
- Trial name
- HIHOPE (NCT06882434)
- Testing
- Local intervention program, Referral Process, Telehealth Education & Digital Integration
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Sleep Apnea
Mechanisms of Pharyngeal Collapse in Sleep Apnea, Study B
In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the upper airway recurrently closes during sleep. The mechanisms that lead to airway closure are not completely understood.
- Trial name
- NCT01738009
- Testing
- Induction of flow limitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pharyngeal Dysfunction, Pharyngeal Swallowing
Opioid-Induced Swallowing Dysfunction - The Impact of Bolus Volume
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of different bolus volumes and viscosity on remifentanil-induced swallowing dysfunction in healthy volunteers.Hence, whether swallowing tasks can be done safer during sedation by…
- Trial name
- NCT03283020
- Testing
- RemifentanilMNTX
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Dysphagia, Healthy Aging
Swallowing Impairments in ICU Survivors and Community-Dwelling Adults
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which consists of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial problems, is a pervasive complication for older intensive care unit (ICU) survivors and contributes to detrimental health outcomes and…
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Healthy Aging, Post Intensive Care Syndrome, Caregiver Burden
- Trial name
- NCT07005037
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
GERD
Mechanisms Preventing Pharyngeal Reflux
The overall goal is to define and characterize the manometric characteristics of UES incompetence associated with objectively documented pharyngeal reflux. The investigators will use endoscopic reflux detection as gold standard.
- Trial name
- NCT05696184
- Testing
- Concurrent manometry/impedance/pH with video pharyngo-laryngoscopy, Slow and rapid intra-esophageal infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin