DYSPHAGIA

This study tested whether a combination of small amounts of tube feeding plus extra nutrition through an IV could reduce pneumonia in people with severe stroke. The trial enrolled 546 adults who had trouble swallowing. Researchers compared this approach to standard full tube feed…

This study tested whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard swallowing therapy helps stroke patients with difficulty swallowing. Sixty adults who recently had a stroke and needed tube feeding took part. They received either NMES plus therapy or a sham…

This study tested whether using a bronchoscope (a thin tube with a camera) to clean the lungs could help people who develop pneumonia and swallowing problems after a stroke. 50 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other also got 1-2 bronchoscop…

This early-phase study tested a special artificial larynx with valves in 10 adults who had severe swallowing troubles, often after throat cancer. The goal was to see if the device could help them swallow safely and possibly allow them to close their tracheotomy tube. The study fo…

This study looked at whether a special oral care routine (cleaning, facial massage, and mouth exercises) helps nursing home residents with swallowing problems improve their eating and possibly remove feeding tubes. Researchers tracked 91 adults for six months. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a newer, high-resolution swallowing test (high-resolution manometry) is better than the standard test (conventional manometry) at diagnosing the cause of swallowing problems in 247 adults with unexplained dysphagia. Participants underwent both tests to s…

This study tested a small clip attached to the breathing tube used during anesthesia to see if it could prevent sore throat, voice changes, and trouble swallowing after surgery. 100 adults having surgery with general anesthesia took part. The clip is designed to reduce pressure o…

This study tested whether a chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercise can improve swallowing in stroke patients with dysphagia. 112 participants did the exercise daily for two weeks alongside standard rehab. Researchers measured swallowing ability with a water test and a quali…

This study tested whether using a CPAP machine (a device that helps you breathe during sleep) can also improve oral frailty (weakness in the mouth) and dysphagia (trouble swallowing) in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers followed 450 adults aged 50 and older for six…

This study tested a new swallowing exercise for people who have trouble swallowing after treatment for head and neck cancer. The exercise trains patients to start swallowing while breathing out, which may help prevent food or liquid from entering the airway. 88 survivors particip…

This study looked at whether special breathing exercises could help children with cerebral palsy (ages 5-18) breathe better, improve their balance, arm use, and swallowing. Twenty children with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could make every…

This study tested whether tongue-strengthening exercises using a special device could improve swallowing in people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. 76 participants with mild to moderate dementia did exercises over 8 weeks. The goal was to reduce food or liquid goin…

This study looked at whether nicergoline, a drug that improves blood flow in the brain, can help people with swallowing problems caused by stroke, Parkinson's disease, or dementia. 92 adults were given either a low or high dose for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if swallowing impr…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 patients received either 5 Hz or 10 Hz stimulation to the part of the brain that controls swallowin…

This study explores whether ultrasound can help evaluate swallowing difficulties in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure the size and movement of throat muscles in 52 stroke patients with swallowing problems. The goal is to see if these ultrasound measurements r…

This study tested whether an online training program can effectively teach healthcare workers to screen stroke patients for swallowing problems (dysphagia). Swallowing difficulties affect about 55% of stroke patients and increase pneumonia risk. The study involved 82 healthcare p…

This study followed 227 veterans with swallowing problems (dysphagia) for 8 weeks to see if measuring throat pressure during swallowing can predict who will improve with therapy. Participants did standard strengthening exercises, and researchers compared their pressure readings, …

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. The goal is to learn how to better contract the diaphragm, which may help with…

This study aimed to translate and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers tested the tool on 101 adults with such conditions to ens…

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 looked at video recordings of 40 patients swallowing and had experts rate the results. The goal was to make s…

This study looked at how voice and swallowing change after a second neck spine surgery. Two hundred patients had their vocal cords and swallowing checked before and about three weeks after surgery. They also filled out a short quality-of-life survey. The goal was to better unders…

This study surveyed 219 family caregivers of people with dementia to explore how swallowing problems (dysphagia) affect their burden and needs. Caregivers completed a one-time online questionnaire about their experiences, stress, and knowledge. The goal is to better understand an…

This study followed 240 people with head and neck cancer to see how their swallowing changed from diagnosis to 18 months after their first treatment. Researchers used a questionnaire called the Deglutition Handicap Index (DHI) to measure patients' own experience of swallowing pro…

This study tested whether a special education program for caregivers of stroke patients with swallowing problems (dysphagia) could improve caregiver knowledge, reduce their burden, and improve the patient's nutrition and quality of life. 84 caregivers were split into two groups: …