Gentle chin zaps may rewire swallowing, study hints

NCT ID NCT02170506

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation under the chin could change how the brain controls swallowing. Ten healthy adults without swallowing problems received the stimulation while researchers measured brain signals and swallowing speed. The goal was to understand if this simple technique might one day help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke.

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Locations

  • UHRouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

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