New suction gadget aims to stop food from going down the wrong pipe
NCT ID NCT03368079
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle suction device placed in the throat could reduce the amount of food or liquid that accidentally enters the airway during swallowing. The study involved one person with severe swallowing problems who relied on a feeding tube and had not improved with other treatments. Researchers measured aspiration using a special X-ray swallowing exam.
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UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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