ALS swallowing study seeks to understand feeding tube impact
NCT ID NCT05336760
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 60 people with ALS to see how swallowing problems change over time and how they affect quality of life. Researchers also want to understand patients' feelings about getting a feeding tube (PEG). The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
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University Medical Centre Ljubljana
RECRUITINGLjubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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