New study aims to sharpen diagnosis of swallowing disorders
NCT ID NCT04503785
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two techniques—esophageal manometry and EndoFLIP balloon measurements—to evaluate how well they assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 patients with known esophageal conditions to see how these measurements relate to symptom severity. The goal is to improve understanding of esophageal function and refine diagnostic approaches.
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 improve how doctors diagnose and classify swallowing disorders, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a cure, so direct patient benefits may not be immediate.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Indiana University Health University Hospital
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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