DYSPHAGIA

This early study tested a special artificial larynx with valves in 10 adults who had severe swallowing troubles. The goal was to see if the device could help them swallow safely and possibly allow them to close their tracheotomy. The study focused on checking breathing and using …

This study looked at 50 stroke patients who had pneumonia and trouble swallowing. Half received standard care (antibiotics, suctioning), while the other half also got a lung cleaning using a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope. Researchers measured breathing, infection leve…

This study looked at whether a newer, more detailed swallowing test (high resolution manometry) can better diagnose the cause of swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) in people whose standard endoscopy was normal. 247 adults with unexplained dysphagia took part. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (rTMS) could improve swallowing problems in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 adults with moderate-to-severe Parkinson's and swallowing difficulty were split into two groups receiving different stimul…

This study looked at whether a special oral care routine—including cleaning, facial massage, and mouth exercises—can improve eating and help remove feeding tubes in nursing home residents with swallowing difficulties. Researchers tracked 91 adults over six months. The goal was to…

This study tested new exercises to help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias who have trouble swallowing. The goal was to reduce leftover food in the throat after swallowing, which can lead to pneumonia. 76 patients and their caregivers took part. Researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether training the muscles used for breathing can help children with cerebral palsy breathe better, improve trunk control, arm function, and swallowing. Twenty children aged 5-18 with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug …

This study tested whether adding a gentle electrical stimulation to standard swallowing therapy helps stroke patients with swallowing problems. 60 people who recently had a stroke and needed tube feeding took part. They received either real or fake stimulation plus regular therap…

This study looked at whether a drug called nicergoline can help people with swallowing problems caused by stroke, Parkinson's disease, or dementia. 92 adults took either a low or high dose for 12 weeks. Researchers checked if swallowing improved and looked for side effects.

This study tested a new clip that holds the breathing tube in place to reduce pressure on the voice box. The goal was to see if it could prevent sore throat, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing after surgery. 100 adults having surgery with a breathing tube took part, and those wit…

This study surveyed 219 family caregivers of people with dementia to learn how swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) impact their daily lives and sense of burden. Caregivers completed a one-time online questionnaire about their loved one's swallowing issues, their own stress, and h…

This study looked at whether an online training program can effectively teach healthcare workers how to screen stroke patients for swallowing problems (dysphagia). Swallowing problems are common after a stroke and can lead to pneumonia if not caught early. The researchers compare…

This study followed 240 people with head and neck cancer to see how their first treatment affected their ability to swallow. Researchers used a special questionnaire and doctor exams to track swallowing problems from diagnosis up to 18 months after treatment. The goal was to unde…

This study checked if a Turkish version of the Bolus Residue Scale (BRS) is a reliable way to measure swallowing problems in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers used video X-rays of swallowing and had experts score the results. The goal was to make sure the scale works …

This study tested a training program for caregivers of stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. 84 caregivers were split into two groups: one received special training, the other did not. Researchers measured caregiver burden, quality of life, patient nutrition, and caregiver…

This study looked at 13 people undergoing a standard esophagus pressure test to see which breathing positions or maneuvers create the highest pressure at the junction between the esophagus and stomach. Higher pressure there may mean stronger diaphragm contraction, which could hel…

This study aimed to create and validate an Italian version of a test that measures swallowing difficulties in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers enrolled 101 participants and compared the new Italian test against a standard swallowing exam…

This study looked at 200 patients who had a second neck surgery from the front. The goal was to see how their voice and swallowing changed after the operation. Researchers checked vocal cords and swallowing with a camera before and about three weeks after surgery, and also asked …