Clinical trials: Swallowing Disorders
GERD
A Study to Monitor Intragastric pH in Patients Taking Rabeprazole vs. Patients Taking Pantoprazole
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate in patients that oral rabeprazole produces equivalent acid suppression to intravenous pantoprazole on Day 1 of drug administration.
- Trial name
- NCT00378287
- Testing
- rabeprazole sodium
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Ortho Inc., Canada
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Coordination Versus Pressure in Oesophageal Peristalsis
High Resolution Manometry (HRM) is a new advance in oesophageal measurement that permits the acquisition of pressure data through the entire length of the oesophagus over time via closely spaced sensors that continuously record…
- Trial name
- NCT00482885
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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
Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia
Efficacy of Voice Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of the research study is to determine the effects of two different kinds of speech treatment on certain behaviors in individuals with parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia, Dysarthria
- Trial name
- NCT00123084
- Testing
- Voice/Respiration Treatment, Speech/Articulation Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 620 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Oesophageal Acid Exposure in Healthy Subjects Over 96 Hours
First introduced over 40 years ago, the 24-hour catheter-based pH studies have previously been found to be the gold standard in the diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
- Trial name
- NCT03417817
- Testing
- Bravo
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Asthma
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Therapy.
Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common disorders, which although are not usually lethal, both have high morbidity, and high healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT00237068
- Testing
- Lansoprazole; Solutab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Airway Complication of Anaesthesia, Healthy
The Effects of General Anesthetics on Upper Airway Collapsibility in Healthy Subjects
The investigators hypothesize that propofol, when compared to sevoflurane, causes the upper airway to collapse more easily and causes less activity in the tongue muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01557920
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Can Individuals Control Pressure in Their Esophagus.
To establish to what degree individuals can increase esophageal high pressure zone (HPZ) after instruction in deep breathing as evidenced by concurrent manometric pressure readings.
- Trial name
- manometry (NCT03495219)
- Testing
- Esophageal Manometry
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment: Montelukast vs Fluticasone
This study will compare response to treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis with montelukast vs standard therapy fluticasone. Investigators hypothesize that montelukast is equally effective in treating symptoms and histology of EoE…
- Trial name
- NCT01702701
- Testing
- Montelukast, Fluticasone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Acid Reflux, Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease
A Three-Period Study to Investigate the Relative Bioavailability and Pharmacodynamic Profiles of a Zegerid 20mg Capsule, Zegerid 20mg Powder for Oral Suspension and Losec 20mg Capsule in Healthy Adult Volunteers Under Fasting Conditions
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Zegerid 20mg capsules and powder and Losec 20mg capsules in healthy volunteers under fasting conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT01710995
- Testing
- Zegerid, Losec
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norgine
Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
Validation and Clinical Application of Dysphagia Screening Questionnaire
The aim of this research was to develop a dysphagia screening measure and evaluate the prevalence of dysphagia and its clinical manifestation in different in age population groups.
- Trial name
- NCT02838771
- Testing
- Water drinking test, Dysphagia screening questionnaire
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 293 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
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
Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy
Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures
Investigators will assess the usefulness of using ultrasound in office procedures for laryngology interventions. Participants who qualify will be adults who are undergoing superior laryngeal nerve block, injection laryngoplasty…
- Conditions
- Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Vocal Cord Paresis, Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06579989
- Testing
- Ultrasound for cough, Ultrasound for vocal fold atrophy or vocal fold paresis/paralysis, Ultrasound for dysphagia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Reflux Episodes
14473 - D9126C00001 Proof of Principle Study - Effect of AZD2066 on Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxations
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of AZD2066 and to explore the effect of a single dose of AZD2066 on the function of the cardia (the opening between the stomach and the esophagus) compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT00813306
- Testing
- AZD2066
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Cystic Fibrosis
The Prevalence and Significance of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux in Cystic Fibrosis Before and After Lung Transplantation
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) has been found to be prevalent in children with cystic fibrosis (CF)and may further worsen lung damage via reflex bronchospasm or pulmonary aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT00164021
- Testing
- Physiotherapy, exercise, percutaneous gastrostomy feeds, Anti-reflux pharmacotherapy
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayside Health
Cough, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Longitudinal Study of Children With a Chronic Cough and the Impact of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Cough is both an important physiologic component of lung defense and a cardinal indicator of disease. For those with chronic cough, defined as cough lasting for more than 3 weeks, the differential diagnosis is broad, including…
- Trial name
- NCT00771706
- Testing
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux
Efficacy of Gaviscon-Advance® in Suppressing Post-supper Acid-pocket and Night-time Acid-reflux in Obese Participants
A randomized, open-label study with antacid-control will be performed over 48 hours period by continuous pH impedance and bravo capsule monitoring.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03516188
- Testing
- Alginate-antacid group, Non antacid alginate group
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Patients With Bodily Stress Syndrome: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
This cohort study implements patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patients with bodily stress syndrome in a clinic for functional disorders.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Somatic Symptom, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Trial name
- SYMPA (NCT04667611)
- Testing
- Psychosocial interventions
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effectiveness of Tongue Resistance Exercises on Tongue and Swallowing Function in Frail Older Adults With MCI
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of tongue resistance exercises on tongue muscle strength and swallowing function in frail older adults with mild cognitive impairment living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT06766487
- Testing
- Tongue resistance exercises, cheek bulging exercises
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Medical Foundation
Air Insufflation, Regurgitation
Risk of Gastric Insufflation Related to Facemask Ventilation Technique During Anaesthetic Induction, With or Without PEEP
Continuous positive pressure during anesthetic induction is today not routinely used partly a to the risk of gastric insufflation because of higher ventilatory pressures.
- Trial name
- NCT02238691
- Testing
- Mask ventilation with PEEP via a face mask device
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Örebro University, Sweden