Clinical trials: Pharynx
Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
Novel Pharyngeal Metrics to Predict Dysphagia Outcomes
This multi-site trial will follow a cohort of Veterans with dysphagia for 8 weeks as they undergo clinically guided oropharyngeal exercises with oropharyngeal strengthening as the primary goal.
- Trial name
- NCT04569097
- Testing
- standard of care lingual strengthening
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 227 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
Performance of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for the Detection of NG and CT
The purpose of this study was to use participant samples to simultaneously evaluate three nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) diagnostic platforms.
- Conditions
- Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Trial name
- pNAAT (NCT02870101)
- Testing
- Nucleic acid amplification test 1 for NG and CT, Nucleic acid amplification test 2 for NG and CT, Nucleic acid amplification test 3 for NG and CT
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,767 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dysphagia, Stroke
Fostering Eating After Stroke With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Swallowing difficulties are common after a stroke and can lead to serious complications like pneumonia and malnutrition. Unfortunately, there are no effective treatment for improving swallowing in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- FEASt (NCT01919112)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dysphagia
Chewing and Oral Processing of Solid Food
Food texture modification is commonly used as an intervention for people with dysphagia (swallowing impairment). However, the field currently lacks a proper understanding of how this intervention works.
- Trial name
- NIH_HVX6 (NCT05594173)
- Testing
- Food texture modification
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Poliomyelitis
A Study to Evaluate Pharyngeal Immunity to Poliovirus Type-2
The study will compare the poliovirus type-2 pharyngeal mucosal excretion in the first week, and at 2 and 4 weeks following the administration of a challenge novel OPV2 (nOPV2) dose at 18 weeks of age in 2 parallel groups of…
- Trial name
- NCT05677256
- Testing
- nOPV2
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 501 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fidec Corporation
Emergence Agitation, Pain
Emergence Agitation and Pain Scores in Pediatrics When Comparing Single-modal vs Multi-modal Analgesia for ENT Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of EA in pediatric patients undergoing minor ENT surgery under Sevoflurane and compare opioid-only based intra-operative analgesia to multi-modal analgesia consisting of…
- Trial name
- NCT03062488
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, Fentanyl, PO acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding
Maternal Role in Oral Feed Establishment in Preterm Neonates
Hypothesis Preterm babies who receive sensory motor stimulation from their mothers as compared to trained nurses will 1. Start taking oral feed at the same time as compared to control group 2.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding, Swallowing Disorder, Maternal Care Patterns
- Trial name
- NCT05484726
- Testing
- perioral sensory motor stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatima Memorial Hospital
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Throat Pain
Anti-reflux Control to Decrease Post Tonsillectomy Pain
The study aims to determine if treating pediatric patients (age 7-17) for four weeks with omeprazole prior to tonsillectomy will decrease post tonsillectomy pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01777854
- Testing
- Omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
Dysphagia, Dysphonia
The Effect of IV NSAID's and Corticosteroids on Dysphasia and Dysphonia Following ASDF
This study is to assess the efficacy of intra-operative intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ketorolac) versus intravenous (dexamethasone) administration on dysphagia and dysphonia after anterior cervical discectomy…
- Trial name
- NCT04650893
- Testing
- Intravenous Ketorolac, Intravenous Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Anesthesia, Opioid Use
Opioid-Free Anesthetic for Tonsillectomy
Prospective randomized controlled trial to determine if opioid-free anesthetic for tonsillectomy is non-inferior to standard opioid-containing anesthetic
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Opioid Use, Tonsillitis, Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04528173
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Dexmedetomidine, Morphine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis
Hydromorphone vs Fentanyl in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy Surgery
A RCT to compare hydromorphone versus fentanyl for pain control following tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04230681
- Testing
- Hydromorphone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Mechanisms of Upper Airway Obstruction
The current study is designed to examine underlying mechanisms of action of lingual muscles in the maintenance of airway patency during sleep.
- Trial name
- DISE-CAD (NCT04322097)
- Testing
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Gonorrhea of Pharynx, Gonorrhea
Aztreonam for Pharyngeal Gonorrhea
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) as one of the nation's top three urgent AMR threats.
- Trial name
- NCT03867734
- Testing
- Aztreonam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Deglutition Disorders
Treatment of Dysphagia by Using a Synchronized Electrical Stimulation Device
The purpose of this study is to determine the synchronized electrical stimulation device effective in the treatment of dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT02718963
- Testing
- Synchronized Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Hypoxemia, Trauma
Comparison of Pharyngeal Oxygen Delivery by Different Oxygen Masks
The intent of this study is to determine the difference in pharyngeal oxygen concentration in patients who have a natural airway (not intubated) using commonly available oxygen delivery systems.
- Conditions
- Hypoxemia, Trauma, Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- NCT02523586
- Testing
- Oxygen administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
N. Meningitidis Carriage
Novartis Vaccine and Diagnostics Carriage Trial
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect of Novartis Vaccine's Meningococcal vaccines on carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in a young adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT01214850
- Testing
- Meningococcal B Recombinant + Outer Membrane Vesicle vaccine (rMenB+OMV NZ), MenACWY-CRM conjugate vaccine, Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
- Where
- 10 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,968 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
Sore-throat, Dysphonia
No Post Intubation Laryngeal Symptoms
The purpose of the study is to test a novel endotracheal tube support device that reduces pressure of the tube on the voice box for prevention of post intubation laryngeal symptoms including sore throat, change in voice and…
- Conditions
- Sore-throat, Dysphonia, Dysphagia, Intubation Complication
- Trial name
- No-PILS (NCT05383417)
- Testing
- EndoClip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Dysphagia
Tongue Pressure Profile Training for Dysphagia Post Stroke
People with swallowing impairment experience particular difficulty swallowing thin liquids safely; the fast flow of liquids makes them difficult to control.
- Trial name
- TPPT (NCT01370083)
- Testing
- Tongue Pressure Profile Training, Tongue-Pressure Strength-and-Accuracy Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Tonsillectomy, Tonsillitis
EXPAREL® for Pain After Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether liposomal bupivacaine (long acting injectable anesthetic) provides greater post operative pain relief compared to the standard post operative pain regiment for tonsillectomy…
- Conditions
- Tonsillectomy, Tonsillitis, Post-operative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02444533
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic