New smartphone app aims to help people with swallowing disorders

NCT ID NCT07311161

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a mobile app called Pallow for people with swallowing disorders (dysphagia) caused by various conditions like stroke or head and neck cancer. Ten participants used the app to do swallowing exercises at home, with the phone's camera providing feedback. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and might improve swallowing safety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pallow mobile app for swallowing exercises

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a convenient, home-based digital therapy to improve swallowing safety and quality of life for people with dysphagia.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is new and unproven, and more research is needed to confirm any benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

    Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 18450, South Korea