DYSPHAGIA

This study tests whether swallowing and cough training for people with Parkinson's disease works as well when delivered through video calls (telehealth) as it does in person. Researchers will enroll 120 participants to compare both methods over a year, including an intensive 4-we…

This study is testing if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to standard swallowing therapy can help prevent pneumonia in people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It will involve 70 recent stroke patients in Egypt. One group will get the standard therapy p…

This study is collecting real-world data on an electrical stimulation treatment for severe swallowing problems after stroke. Researchers will compare 600 patients who receive the Phagenyx stimulation therapy plus standard care against similar patients who only get standard care. …

This study is testing a new wearable sensor that provides feedback during swallowing exercises. It aims to see if this device helps people with swallowing difficulties after a stroke or from Parkinson's disease improve more than standard therapy alone. The research will also comp…

This study is testing a new way to feed patients who have had a severe stroke. The goal is to see if starting with a small amount of tube feeding, while giving extra nutrition through an IV, can reduce dangerous lung infections (pneumonia) and help patients recover better. It wil…

This study is investigating whether thickening liquids like formula helps children who have trouble swallowing safely. Researchers will measure swallowing function in up to 200 children aged 0-21 years who have experienced choking spells or swallowing difficulties. The goal is to…

This study is testing whether it is safe for ICU patients with severe breathing problems to continue eating and drinking normally, even if they might need a breathing tube. Currently, these patients are often told not to eat or drink to prevent food from going into their lungs du…

This study is testing a new, simpler way to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that causes painful swallowing. Researchers want to see if a swallowable string that collects fluid from the throat is as accurate as the current standard test, which requires a more …

This study is testing a new, non-invasive wearable patch that listens to swallowing sounds. It aims to help doctors better detect and understand swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people who have had a stroke. The patch is placed on the chin during a standard swallowing test …

This study compares two different swallowing tests to see which one better identifies swallowing problems and aspiration risk in stroke patients during rehabilitation. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who recently had a stroke and are in rehabilitation. The goal is to determine …

This study is testing whether adding visual biofeedback to standard swallowing therapy helps stroke survivors recover their ability to swallow more effectively. Researchers will recruit 100 people who have swallowing problems after a stroke. Half will receive therapy with a scree…

This study is testing whether a simple, 8-week program of tongue-strengthening exercises done at home can improve swallowing difficulties in adults who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the exercise program to a sham therapy to see which is better at helping people swal…

This study is testing a special nutrition program designed to help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after their breathing tube is removed. The program uses a specific assessment to guide what and how patients eat, aiming to prevent swallowing problems and reduce the risk…

This study is testing a specific chin-tuck exercise to see if it can improve swallowing function, especially for people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Researchers will use ultrasound to see how the exercise changes throat muscles during swallowing. They will also che…

This study is testing if a behavioral health program can help prevent or reduce swallowing and voice problems after a common neck surgery called ACDF. The program starts before surgery and continues for six weeks after. Researchers will measure swallowing function and collect pat…

This study is testing if applying a special elastic tape to the neck can help stroke patients swallow more safely. The tape is meant to stimulate the muscles that lift the voice box during swallowing, which could prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs and causing pneumoni…

This study is testing whether two types of breathing exercises can help people with ALS cough more effectively and breathe better. Up to 39 participants will learn the exercises and practice them at home with weekly video check-ins from a therapist. Researchers will measure cough…

This study is testing whether injecting material into the back of the throat can help head and neck cancer survivors who have developed speech and swallowing problems after radiation treatment. Researchers will first assess how common these problems are and test different diagnos…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare a real stimulation treatment to a sham (fake) treatment, both given alongside standard swallowing…

This study is testing a simple neck-worn device designed to strengthen throat muscles and improve swallowing in people with dysphagia (swallowing difficulty). Over 160 adults will use the device at home for six weeks while researchers track their progress with swallowing tests. T…

This study aims to better understand a swallowing disorder in older adults caused by age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenic dysphagia. Researchers will observe 50 participants aged 65+ using a special video X-ray to watch swallowing in real-time and sensors on the neck to m…

This study aims to understand if a device worn around the neck can increase the workload of muscles used for swallowing. Researchers will measure pressure changes in the throat of 60 healthy adults while they swallow different substances. The goal is to gather basic knowledge tha…

This study aims to understand how quickly patients in intensive care lose muscle in their mouth and throat, and if this causes dangerous swallowing problems. Researchers will measure muscle size and swallowing ability in 160 critically ill patients and compare them to less ill pa…

This study aims to see if cancer clinics will successfully adopt a specific tool, called DIGEST, to measure swallowing difficulties in their patients. It will involve 85 clinics that regularly perform swallowing tests on cancer patients. The goal is to understand the best ways to…