Tiny tube could unlock secrets of swallowing disorders
NCT ID NCT04130867
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a thin, pressure-sensing tube placed in the throat to measure swallowing in people with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Researchers followed 4 participants as they underwent standard swallowing therapy, comparing results to healthy controls. The goal was to see if these pressure measurements could predict who will improve with treatment.
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 could lead to better ways to measure and predict who will benefit from swallowing therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with dysphagia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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