New throat device aims to help people with severe swallowing issues eat without choking
Disease control
Terminated
This early study tested a device called the Swallow Expansion Device (SED) in 4 people who could not swallow safely and relied on a feeding tube. The device was designed to mechanically open the upper throat muscle to allow food and liquid to pass without entering the airway. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peter Belafsky, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC