Could a neck zap fix swallowing after a breathing tube?

NCT ID NCT07529210

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Hopital Forcilles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the neck (NMES) can help patients with tracheostomies who have trouble swallowing after being on a breathing machine for a long time. The treatment is given for 21 days alongside standard care. The goal is to see if it reduces swallowing problems and makes recovery easier.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve swallowing in patients with tracheostomies, reducing complications and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial (Phase NA) with no prior evidence in this specific group. The effect may be small or not better than standard care, and the treatment may not be suitable for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders

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DYSPHAGIA NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

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