Clinical trials: Swallowing Disorders
Otitis Media With Effusion
A Clinical Trial of Proton Pump Inhibitors to Treat Children With Chronic Otitis Media With Effusion
This study is being done to see if reflux of stomach fluid might be a cause of chronic fluid in the ears. Our hypothesis is that treatment with an anti-reflux medication (lansoprazole) will increase the rate of resolution of…
- Trial name
- NCT00546117
- Testing
- lansoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hypothyroidism
Swallowing Function Before and After Surgery for Thyroid Goiter
To date, there have been no comprehensive studies on swallowing function in patients undergoing surgery for multinodular goiter. We hypothesize that 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00205348
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Comparison of Vonoprazan to Esomeprazole in Participants With Symptomatic GERD Who Responded Partially to a High Dose of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of vonoprazan compared to esomeprazole for preventing heartburn symptoms over a 4-week treatment period in participants who have a partial response to treatment with…
- Trial name
- NCT02743949
- Testing
- Vonoprazan, Esomeprazole
- Where
- 39 sites in Belgium, Bulgaria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Rapid Assessment of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Risk Test
This study aims to evaluate the acceptability of a new non-invasive screening device to test for Barrett's esophagus. The investigators will prospectively enroll 100 patients to undergo Cytosponge testing.
- Trial name
- REACT (NCT03366012)
- Testing
- Cytosponge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Study Evaluating Pantoprazole in Children With GERD
The purpose of this study is to characterize the PK profile, safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of pantoprazole in children aged 1 through 11 years with endoscopically proven GERD.
- Trial name
- NCT00141817
- Testing
- pantoprazole for approximately 9 weeks.
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Esophageal Dysmotility
Esophageal Dysmotility - Prospective Study Evaluating Methods for Esophageal Dilation
The purpose of the study is to prospectively evaluate the most effective treatment of esophageal dysmotility that alleviates symptoms of dysphagia and improves quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03604523
- Testing
- Dilation by Balloon, Dilation by Semi-rigid Savary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Spatial Neglect, Dysphagia
Identifying and Treating Arousal Related Deficits in Neglect and Dysphagia
The purpose of this study is to examine how stroke can alter arousal, alertness, neglect and dysphagia, and whether a medication, modafinil, can improve arousal.
- Trial name
- NCT01085903
- Testing
- Modafinil, Baseline, CPS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Genotype-supported Versus Conventional Proton Pump Inhibitor Dosing
Investigators will conduct a comparative effectiveness study of genotype-supported vs. conventional PPI dosing. Adults and children presenting with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or dyspepsia symptoms and either 1) being…
- Trial name
- NCT02930824
- Testing
- CYP2C19 genotyping
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Efficacy and Safety Study of Reslizumab to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Subjects Aged 5 to 18 Years
This trial will study three doses of reslizumab versus placebo in children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EE). The objectives of the trial will be to study the effectiveness of reslizumab in improving the clinical signs and…
- Trial name
- NCT00538434
- Testing
- Reslizumab, Saline
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 227 people
- Sponsor
- Ception Therapeutics
Ischemic Stroke
Cough and Swallow Rehab Following Stroke
Stroke is the leading case of neurologic swallow dysfunction, or dysphagia. Post stroke dysphagia is associated with approximately 50% increase in the rate of pneumonia diagnoses; aspiration pneumonia is the most common…
- Trial name
- NCT01907321
- Testing
- Expiratory muscle strength training, Measures performed on all subjects, Pulmonary function test
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Dexlansoprazole Modified Release Formulation to Treat Heartburn
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of daily treatment with Dexlansoprazole modified release (MR) (60 mg or 90 mg once daily [QD]) compared to placebo QD in relief of daytime and nighttime heartburn…
- Trial name
- NCT00251745
- Testing
- Dexlansoprazole MR
- Where
- 95 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 908 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Cancer
Respiratory-Swallow Training in Veterans With Oropharyngeal Cancer
Cancers of the head and neck require surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments that are intended to cure the disease. These treatments have toxic effects on muscles and structures that are necessary to swallow safely and…
- Trial name
- RSPT (NCT01032928)
- Testing
- Respiratory-Swallow Phase training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stroke, Dysphagia
Treatment of Dysphagia Using the Mendelsohn Maneuver
The primary goal of the investigation is to determine the effects of the Mendelsohn maneuver on the physiology of the swallow in individuals who have suffered a stroke and exhibit signs of pharyngeal dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT00592761
- Testing
- Mendelsohn Maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Rabeprazole Extended-Release 50 mg vs. Ranitidine 150 mg for Maintenance of Healed Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of rabeprazole extended release (ER) 50 mg (once daily) versus ranitidine 150 mg (twice daily) in the maintenance of complete healing in subjects with healed erosive…
- Trial name
- NCT00838526
- Testing
- Rabeprazole ER, Ranitidine
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of APT-1011 in Subjects With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disease of the esophagus, characterized by eosinophilic infiltration and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Trial name
- FLUTE (NCT03191864)
- Testing
- APT-1011
- Where
- 75 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Healthy, Barrett's Esophagus
Pilot Study to Image the Esophagus Using a SECM Tethered Endoscopic Capsule
The goal of this research is to test the imaging quality of the modified, larger diameter, tethered Spectrally Encoded Confocal Microscopy (SECM) capsule in healthy subjects, subjects with Barrett's Esophagus (BE), and subjects…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Barrett's Esophagus, Gastric Acid Reflux
- Trial name
- SECM (NCT02445014)
- Testing
- MGH SECM Imaging Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (sGERD)
Comparing the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Rabeprazole ER 50 mg With Placebo in Subjects With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (sGERD)
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy, safety and tolerability of rabeprazole extended release (ER) 50 mg with placebo in subjects with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (sGERD).
- Trial name
- NCT00911534
- Testing
- rabeprazole sodium
- Where
- 98 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
VTS-270 to Treat Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1) Disease
Due to different study designs, the sponsor separated Part C into a separate registration (NCT04958642), leaving Parts A/B here in NCT02534844.
- Trial name
- NCT02534844
- Testing
- Parts A/B: Adrabetadex
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mandos LLC
Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Disorder
Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Bioprosthesis, Model 3300TFX
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the long term safety and effectiveness of the Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Valves in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement with or without concomitant procedures…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Disorder, Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT01171625
- Testing
- Implantation of CEP Magna Ease Model 3300TFX
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 283 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
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