New ultrasound technique aims to improve swallowing disorder diagnosis
NCT ID NCT07670429
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new ultrasound method to measure the digastric muscles, which help with swallowing. It includes 35 healthy volunteers and 35 patients with swallowing problems. The goal is to see if the new approach gives clearer images than the standard method.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more reliable ultrasound technique for diagnosing swallowing disorders.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage feasibility study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The new method might not prove better than the current approach.
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Locations
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Hôpital Forcilles
Férolles-Attilly, Île-de-France Region, 77150, France