No-Tube swallow test: new tech aims to diagnose throat problems painlessly

NCT ID NCT04074356

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study explores whether electrical and magnetic recordings from the outside of the body can diagnose swallowing problems like achalasia. Researchers will compare these new methods to standard tube-based tests in 90 adults. If successful, it could lead to a more comfortable way to diagnose esophageal disorders.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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