No more tubes? new test uses stickers and magnets to spot swallowing issues

NCT ID NCT04074356

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Diagnosis Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two new, non-invasive ways to diagnose swallowing disorders (dysphagia) using skin electrodes and a magnetic sensor instead of a tube inserted through the nose. Researchers will compare these methods to the standard tube-based test in 90 adults. The goal is to see if the new techniques can reliably tell normal swallowing from conditions like achalasia.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive diagnostic test for swallowing problems, replacing uncomfortable tube-based procedures.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 90 participants, so the results may not apply to everyone. The new methods may not be accurate enough to replace current tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYSPHAGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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