Can magnetic pulses help restore swallowing?
NCT ID NCT07765043
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMT) can improve swallowing function in people with cervicogenic dysphagia, a swallowing disorder caused by neck problems. Forty adults aged 50-60 with this condition will receive either real or placebo PEMT, along with swallowing exercises, twice a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in swallowing difficulty and the impact of dysphagia on daily life to see if the magnetic therapy adds benefit beyond exercise alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMT) combined with swallowing resistance training exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to improve swallowing and reduce the handicap of cervicogenic dysphagia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The placebo effect and the added exercise program could also influence outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Umm Al-Qura University
Mecca, 24351, Saudi Arabia
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