Clinical trials: Swallowing Disorders, open to volunteers
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
Reflux Disease, Microbiome
Development of a Preparation for Supportive Supplementation of Probiotics in Patients With Reflux
A two-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study investigating the efficacy of a probiotic preparation developed as supportive supplementation of probiotics in patients with reflux.
- Conditions
- Reflux Disease, Microbiome, Probiotics Supplement
- Trial name
- NCT07600008
- Testing
- A probiotic dietary supplement
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Olomouc
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
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Post-sleeve Gastrectomy Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Prediction
Researchers are trying to identify predictors for gastroesophageal reflux disease after sleeve gastrectomy.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Bariatric Surgery Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04411823
- Testing
- EndoFLIP measurement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Achalasia, Esophageal, Achalasia
The Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG) During Laparoscopic Heller- Dor
The aim this prospective observational study is to evaluate the role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG) in patients with achalasia underwent to Heller-Dor laparoscopic.
- Conditions
- Achalasia, Esophageal, Achalasia, Indocyanine Green (ICG), Indocyanine Green
- Trial name
- NCT07181070
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
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)
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Patient Activation
Developing and Testing Mobile Health Question Prompt List in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
More than 40% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience uncontrolled, chronic symptoms. This proposal aims to improve symptom control for patients with GERD, by developing a mobile health (mHealth)…
- Trial name
- NCT05900687
- Testing
- Use of mHealth Question Prompt List app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Schizophrenia Disorder
AI-assisted Masticatory Muscle Training in Patients With Schizophrenia
Dysphagia seems to be quite common and potentially severe in schizophrenia, which may lead to acute asphyxia or pneumonia. Dysphagia in schizophrenia could be associated with drug-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia, tardive…
- Trial name
- AI-assisted (NCT07154407)
- Testing
- AI-assisted Mastisting Training App
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
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
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Mandibular Advancement Devices for Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to learn if a mandibular advancement device (a type of oral appliance) can help reduce nighttime acid reflux in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- MAD-ROSA (NCT07049315)
- Testing
- Mandibular Advancement Device, Lower Oral Device Without Mandibular Advancement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tuiuti University of Paraná
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Prevalence and Natural History of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Among At-risk Infants.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence and characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) in at risk infants (former preterm infants and those with birth asphyxia) during the first…
- Conditions
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Constipation - Functional, Diarrhea
- Trial name
- FUSID (NCT06031025)
- Testing
- Questionnaire, clinical examination
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Patient Under Mechanical Ventilation
Use of Ultrasound for Early Identification of Patients at Risk of Swallowing Disorders Acquired in the ICU
Swallowing disorders (SD) are particularly common after extubation in the ICU and may be associated with an increased risk of lung disease, increased length of hospital stay, and a higher risk of early reintubation.
- Trial name
- EIDAR (NCT05922085)
- Testing
- Ultrasound, nasofibroscopie
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Esophageal Motility Disorders, Achalasia
Clinical Outcomes, Safety, and Effectiveness of Speedboat UltraSlim™ in Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
This study is a prospective registry designed to evaluate the clinical outcomes, safety, and effectiveness of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) performed using the Speedboat UltraSlim™ device in patients with achalasia or other…
- Trial name
- SU-POEM (NCT07496840)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophageal Cancer Risk Registry
The purpose of this study is to identify markers in the blood and tissue that could indicate risk factors for the development and progression of esophagus cancer.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Diseases, Hiatal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT00260585
- Testing
- Survey of client health, personal habits, family history, Blood specimen for non-DNA and DNA parts, Biopsy of esophageal/stomach tissue, lymph nodes, tumor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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