Nova Southeastern University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nova Southeastern University, explained in plain language.
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Can simple tongue presses help ALS patients swallow and speak?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a 5-week tongue exercise program to see if it can help people with ALS swallow more safely and speak more clearly. All 20 participants will do the exercises at home and have weekly video check-ins with a speech therapist. Researchers will measure changes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Can a single day of support help teens heal after suicide loss?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn how a one-day grief support group helps teenagers who have lost someone to suicide. Researchers will ask 20 teens about their experiences with grief, hope, and coping before and after the group session. The goal is to gather information to design better m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to listen for early signs of ALS decline
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how speech and breathing change over time in Spanish-speaking people with ALS. Researchers will use a smartphone app to record participants' speech and breathing tasks regularly. The goal is to see if these recordings can serve as reliable digital ma…
Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC