Sticker on the neck could replace scope for swallowing tests
NCT ID NCT07156357
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This Mayo Clinic study tests if a simple sticker (surface EMG) on the neck can measure how well people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis swallow food. Researchers will compare the sticker's readings to a standard scope exam. The study enrolls 30 adults — both healthy volunteers and EoE patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surface electromyography (sEMG) patch
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simpler, less invasive way to check swallowing in EoE patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study (30 people) just testing a measurement method, not a treatment. The patch may not be accurate enough to replace current tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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