Could a better seat help you swallow? new study tests simple device
NCT ID NCT02457052
First seen Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a portable, adjustable sitting device designed to improve posture and swallowing in people with swallowing disorders. 64 adults with both swallowing and posture problems were randomly assigned to use the device or not, and their swallowing was measured after one month. The goal was to see if better sitting support could lead to safer swallowing.
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University Hospital, Toulouse
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, 31059, France
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