Clinical trials: Pharyngeal Dysphagia, open to volunteers
Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment
Somatic and Ear Acupuncture for Dysphagia Rehabilitation and Decannulation After Severe Acquired Brain Injuries
The goal of this interventional, randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study is to assess the superiority of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy, in addition to conventional speech therapy rehabilitation, for the treatment of…
- Conditions
- Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment, Deglutition Disorder
- Trial name
- REDACT (NCT06888219)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and Auricolotherapy, Conventional logopedic rehabilitation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Dysphagia, Critical Illness
Optimizing Dysphagia Treatment Delivery in Acute Care: A Hybrid Efficacy Implementation Trial
This research study is investigating the efficacy and implementation of expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), standard of care dysphagia treatment, and intensive dysphagia treatment in critically ill adults in the acute…
- Trial name
- NCT07736105
- Testing
- Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), Standard of Care Dysphagia Treatment, Intensive Dysphagia Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Deglutition Disorders
A New Ultrasound Score for Swallowing Disorders Diagnosis in Difficult-to-wean Tracheostomised Patients
Swallowing Disorders (SD) is commonly observed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Disruption to the upper airway by way of a tracheostomy may lead to physiological and/or biomechanical changes to the swallow, thereby…
- Trial name
- SHUBACA (NCT06630013)
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hopital Forcilles
Parkinson Disease, Dysphagia
Rehabilitation of Airway Protection in Parkinson's Disease
Airway protective disorders are a prevalent and progressive consequence of Parkinson's Disease (PD), and often result in aspiration pneumonia which is the leading cause of death in PD.
- Trial name
- NCT05700825
- Testing
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training + Cough Skill Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Neuromotor Dysphagia After Acute Stroke
The Cooling Sensation Safe Deglution Study
Dysphagia is a common complication in patients who have suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), with an incidence ranging from 29% to 81%.
- Trial name
- NCT06936501
- Testing
- Traditional flavor ONS (vanilla or strawberry, by choice), Refreshing and stimulating flavor ONS (mango-peppermint or lemon-mint, by choice)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Effect of Dupilumab on the Muscle Function of the Esophagus (food Pipe) in Participants with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
The goal of this study is to research Dupilumab, an FDA approved medication in treating patients diagnosed with Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The drug works by controlling allergic inflammation of the esophagus.
- Trial name
- NCT06665971
- Testing
- Dupilumab 300 MG/2 ML Subcutaneous Solution [DUPIXENT]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Dysphagia, Achalasia, Esophageal
Evolution of the Chicago Classification: Bridging Physiology and Mechanics
Swallowing difficulties are extremely common and result in substantial morbidity, reduction in the quality of life, and mortality related to malnutrition and complications from regurgitation and aspiration.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Achalasia, Esophageal, Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- Trial name
- NCT06883175
- Testing
- FLIP, HRM, Prucalopride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 575 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Swallowing Disorders
Modelling of Pharyngeal Laryngeal Effectiveness
The purpose of this study is to collect the signals of pharyngeal laryngeal activity through five non-invasive sensors (microphone, accelerometer, surface electromyography (EMG), nasal cannula and oximeter) in order to identify…
- Trial name
- Eph-L (NCT06014710)
- Testing
- Swallowing evaluation
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), Dysphagia, Esophageal
The DiNAM-EoE-C Study: Esophageal Distensibility and Novel Assessment of Motility in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated disease that may progress to fibrostenotic remodeling, leading to symptoms such as dysphagia, chest pain, and food impaction.
- Trial name
- DiNAM-EoE-C (NCT07708467)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Head and Neck Cancer (H&N)
Swallowing Rehabilitation Program for Head and Neck Tumor Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a structured swallowing rehabilitation program on swallowing function, trismus severity, and pain among patients with head and neck tumors, using a randomized controlled trial design.
- Trial name
- SREP-HNC (NCT07795294)
- Testing
- Swallowing Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Dysphagia
Phagenyx® Registry Study
A retrospective, open-label, matched-control registry study designed to characterize the effectiveness of Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES) to improve swallowing in patients with severe dysphagia post stroke when delivered…
- Trial name
- RESTORE-US (NCT06866418)
- Testing
- 1. Phagenyx® System Group Patients
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Phagenesis Ltd.
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)
Dysphagia, Intervention
Swallowing Difficulties in People Over 60 Years: Prevalence, Degree of Difficulty and Intervention
Participants included in SCAPIS2 (Swedish Cardio Pulmonary bioimage study) are screened regarding swallowing difficulty using a timed water swallow test.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Intervention, Ageing
- Trial name
- NCT06599021
- Testing
- Muscular strengthening training, Skill-based training
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lisa Tuomi
Stroke, Dysarthria
Deep Brain Stimulation + Therapy for Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and potential benefits of combining deep brain stimulation (DBS) with targeted speech and swallowing rehabilitation in individuals who have experienced a stroke and have…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dysarthria, Apraxia, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT07849114
- Testing
- Boston Scientific Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System, Rehabilitation Training Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pirondini, Elvira, PhD
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism, Dysphagia
Clinical Efficacy and Mechanism of tDCS for Dysphagia in PD
This study aims to verify transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS) efficacy for Parkinson's disease (PD)-related dysphagia and its mechanism.
- Trial name
- NCT07153692
- Testing
- tDCS, Conventional Dysphagia Treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Wang Ping
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
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Swallowing Sparing IMRT
The SWOAR Trial Sparing of Swallowing and Aspiration Related Organs at Risk & Submandibular Gland With Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Versus Standard IMRT in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas
The aim of SWOAR TRIAL is to test sparing of Dysphagia/ Aspiration risk structures (DARS) and contra lateral submandibular gland by IMRT.
- Trial name
- SWOAR (NCT05187091)
- Testing
- Swallowing and submandibular sparing IMRT, Standard IMRT with medical CRT/RT, Cisplatine
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Dysphagia
AI-Based Dysphagia Rehabilitation Program: Development and Validation
The goal of this clinical study is to learn if an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted swallowing rehabilitation program can improve swallowing function in adults with dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT07767123
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing, Multi-sensor swallowing screening for dysphagia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids
Dysphagia, Children
Effectivity of TongueFit, A Novel Orofacial Manometer, as Tongue Strength and Endurance Therapy in Children With Dysphagia
The tongue plays a crucial role in the swallowing process, and weakness in its muscles can lead to difficulties in bolus control, mastication, bolus transport, and oral residue.
- Trial name
- NCT06921161
- Testing
- TongueFit, OSMS
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rizky Kusuma Wardhani
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