New study aims to uncover why RA patients struggle to swallow

NCT ID NCT07401732

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at why people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have trouble swallowing. Researchers will use a small, flexible camera to examine the throat and voice box in 137 adults with RA. They aim to find factors that predict swallowing difficulty and see if joint problems in the jaw or neck are linked to this issue.

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 help doctors better predict and diagnose swallowing problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis, leading to earlier and more targeted care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all RA patients due to strict eligibility criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of medicine, Tanta University
RECRUITING

Tanta, Elgharbia, 31151, Egypt
Rheumatology, rehabilitation, and physical medicine department Faculty of medicine, Tanta University
RECRUITING

Tanta, Elgharbia, 31151, Egypt

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