OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
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Suction device may help prevent food from going down the wrong pipe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a gentle suction in the throat could reduce the amount of food or liquid entering the airway during a swallowing exam. It involved one person with severe swallowing problems who relied on a feeding tube and had not improved with other treatments. T…
Matched conditions: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Home tongue workout may ease swallowing trouble in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a simple, home-based tongue exercise (pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth) in 17 older adults with swallowing problems. The goal was to see if it could strengthen swallowing muscles and reduce the risk of food or liquid going into the airway. Parti…
Matched conditions: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New website aims to lighten load for dementia caregivers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia to see if it helps reduce stress for people caring for a loved one with dementia and trouble swallowing. 80 caregivers took part, with some getting access to the tool and others getting standard support. The goal w…
Matched conditions: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Gentle chin zaps may rewire swallowing, study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation under the chin could change how the brain controls swallowing. Ten healthy adults without swallowing problems received the stimulation while researchers measured brain signals and swallowing speed. The goal w…
Matched conditions: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New pressure test may predict who benefits from swallowing therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring swallowing pressures with a thin tube can help predict how well people with swallowing problems will respond to treatment. Researchers followed 4 adults with swallowing difficulties and compared them to healthy controls using pressure tests,…
Matched conditions: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC