Can a simple tool improve swallowing care for cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07283653

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how to get cancer clinics to use a standard tool called DIGEST to measure swallowing problems. Researchers will compare different training methods to see which works best. The goal is to improve how swallowing issues are tracked and managed in cancer care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show how to get hospitals to routinely use a reliable swallowing assessment tool, leading to better management of swallowing difficulties in cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It does not test a new drug or therapy, so even if successful, it won't directly cure or control disease. Results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders digestive system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIGEST DYSPHAGIA EVIDENCE BASED MEASUREMENT RANDOMIZED IMPLEMENTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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