Gentle neck zap may help ALS patients swallow again
NCT ID NCT07606235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck to see if it can increase how often people with ALS swallow and their urge to swallow. Up to 5 participants will receive supervised treatment sessions and be monitored with swallowing tests. The goal is to check if the approach is safe and feasible for a larger future trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of the superior laryngeal nerve (TENS-SLN)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to help people with ALS swallow more easily and safely.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 5 participants, designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show meaningful improvement or lead to a proven treatment.
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