DYSPHAGIA

This study looks at how helpful endoscopy (a camera test for the stomach and intestines) is for finding the cause of digestive problems in children. Researchers will study 150 children from birth to 18 years old who need this test for issues like chronic diarrhea, vomiting, bleed…

This study tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device to help people over 70 improve swallowing after a stroke. Twenty participants will receive either the active device or a sham (inactive) device alongside standard speech therapy for three weeks. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at 422 stroke patients with trouble swallowing to see if a feeding tube placed through the mouth and esophagus helps them recover faster than the standard tube through the nose. The goal is to find which method improves swallowing function more quickly and is jus…

This study tests whether a simple swallowing training program can improve swallowing function, reduce choking, and boost quality of life in older adults with mild swallowing difficulties. About 474 participants aged 60+ from the community will be randomly assigned to the training…

This study looks at two ways to feed people who have had a stroke and have trouble swallowing. One method uses a tube that goes through the nose, and the other uses a tube that goes through the mouth. The goal is to see which method helps patients regain their ability to swallow …

This study tests if a mild electrical stimulation on the neck can improve swallowing in patients who have a tracheostomy (a tube in the throat) after being on a breathing machine for a long time. About 238 adults with swallowing problems will receive either standard care or stand…

This study tests three methods of monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery. Too much pressure can cause sore throat, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing after the operation. About 90 women having elective breast surgery will be randomly assigned t…

This study tests whether a hand-held mouth exercise device called IQoro can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. About 100 adults who have had their first stroke and still have swallowing issues will be randomly assigned to either usual care or usual care plus …

This study is testing a new, non-invasive wearable device that tracks swallowing muscle activity. Researchers will compare the device's readings with standard tests in 20 healthy adults and 20 people with swallowing difficulties. The goal is to see if this simple neck sensor can …

This study looks at whether adding a web application to standard training helps family caregivers learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly. About 136 caregivers will either get standard training alone or standard training plus the web app. The goal is to see if the web app red…

This study will look closely at how people swallow and how acid reflux affects the throat. Researchers will use special tubes to measure pressure and acid levels in the esophagus. The goal is to better understand swallowing problems and reflux in 160 adults aged 18 to 75. This is…

This study will follow 460 older adults who have been in the ICU to see how common swallowing problems are and how they affect recovery. Researchers will measure swallowing safety, cough strength, and frailty over time. The goal is to learn more about these issues so doctors can …

This study explores whether using ultrasound during common throat procedures helps doctors work more easily and patients feel more comfortable. It will involve 200 adults with voice, cough, or swallowing problems who are already scheduled for treatments like nerve blocks or voice…

This study aims to compare two different devices that measure swallowing pressure and flow in 25 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see how differences in equipment affect the results, which will help standardize these tests for better diagnosis of swallowing problems. Participan…