Could your own muscle cells help you swallow again?

NCT ID NCT05421689

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests if injecting a patient's own muscle cells into the tongue can safely improve swallowing problems caused by head and neck cancer treatment. About 66 adults who completed cancer therapy at least two years ago and still have moderate swallowing difficulty will receive either the cell treatment or a placebo. The main goals are to check for side effects and measure changes in tongue strength.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • UC San Francisco Medical Center, Voice and Swallow Center

    San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

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