Dysphagia

This study compares three approaches to treating swallowing problems in adults recovering from critical illness: standard care, intensive swallowing exercises, and a device that strengthens breathing muscles. Researchers will measure changes in swallowing safety, cough strength, …

Researchers are testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear, called taVNS, paired with mouth and tongue exercises can help infants with severe swallowing difficulties. The trial will include 12 infants in the NICU who have trouble sucking and swallowing. Over three…

This trial is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can personalize a swallowing rehabilitation program for adults with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Participants will receive neuromuscular electrical stimulation to swallowing muscles, with parameters chosen…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence can help older adults with swallowing difficulties eat more safely. The app analyzes photos of food and drinks to check if the texture is safe. Researchers will compare 332 adults aged 60+ who use the app…

This study tests whether a smartphone-supported care program can improve health outcomes for stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. The program includes diet monitoring, doctor communication, and education. Researchers will compare 600 patients who receive this enhanced sup…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the neck (NMES) can help patients with tracheostomies who have trouble swallowing after being on a breathing machine for a long time. The treatment is given for 21 days alongside standard care. The goal is to see if it r…

This study will check how useful endoscopy is for finding the cause of stomach and gut issues in 150 children from birth to 18 years old at Assiut University Children Hospital. The goal is to see how often the procedure gives a clear diagnosis and to track any risks. The results …

This trial tests whether gentle air pulses delivered to the throat can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Half of the 80 participants will receive the active stimulation plus standard rehabilitation, while the other half gets a sham version. Researchers will …

This trial tests whether a 4-week effortful swallow exercise program can improve swallowing in adults with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. Participants are split into two groups: one starts the exercise right away, the other waits 4 weeks before starting. Swallow…

This study investigates whether budesonide, an anti-inflammatory medication, can improve swallowing difficulties in people with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes fragile skin and scarring. The researchers will review medical records of 15 pati…

This study tests a special acupuncture technique called 'Nine Pharyngeal Acupoints' to help stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. The goal is to see if it improves their ability to eat and drink safely. Researchers will use muscle activity tests and video X-rays to measure…

This study tests a coordinated rehab program for 74 veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance checks and a nurse assessment to find other rehab needs. The goal is to reduce stress and improve well-being…

This pilot study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck to see if it can increase how often people with ALS swallow and their urge to swallow. Up to 5 participants will receive supervised treatment sessions and be monitored with swallowing tests. The goal…

This study tests whether a feeding tube placed in the upper esophagus (oro-esophageal) helps stroke patients with swallowing difficulties recover faster than the standard nasogastric tube (through the nose). The trial will include 422 adults who recently had a first ischemic stro…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help people over 70 recover swallowing after a stroke. Twenty participants will receive either active or sham stimulation alongside standard speech therapy for three weeks. Researchers wi…

This study tests a 15-minute daily swallowing training program for older adults (60+) with mild swallowing difficulties. The program includes exercises like neck movements, breathing, and tongue exercises. Researchers will measure changes in swallowing function, choking incidents…

This study tests three methods of checking the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery to see which causes the least throat pain, hoarseness, cough, and trouble swallowing afterward. About 90 women having elective breast surgery will be randomly assigned to co…

This study looks at two ways to feed stroke patients who have trouble swallowing: a standard nasogastric tube (through the nose) and an oro-esophageal tube (through the mouth). The goal is to see which method better protects the airway and improves swallowing function. About 156 …

This study looks at whether using sedation during a feeding tube procedure (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, or PEG) is safer than not using it in elderly patients who are very ill (classified as ASA IV). The main focus is on heart and lung complications within the first 24 h…

This study will compare two different devices that measure pressure and flow during swallowing in 25 healthy adults. The goal is to see how differences in the devices affect the measurements, which could help standardize the diagnosis of swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Particip…

This study looks at the nutritional health of people aged 65 and older who are hospitalized with mental disorders. Researchers will assess conditions like malnutrition, frailty, and obesity, and use the findings to design a practical care pathway for nutritional support. The goal…

This pilot study will test whether using ultrasound during common office procedures for voice and swallowing problems is helpful and practical. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with conditions like chronic cough, vocal cord issues, or swallowing difficulties. They will measure …

This study looks at whether easy speech exercises and a quick swallowing test can help find adults who might have trouble swallowing. Researchers will ask 720 adults to answer questions, do a saliva swallowing test, and record rapid syllable sounds. The goal is to create a simple…

This study tests whether adding a web application to standard training helps family caregivers learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly. About 136 caregivers will either get standard training alone or standard training plus the web app. The goal is to see if the web app reduce…

This study will use a special test called high-resolution manometry with impedance to closely examine how the throat and esophagus work during swallowing in 160 adults with swallowing difficulties or suspected extraesophageal reflux. Participants will also undergo 24-hour pH moni…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive wearable device that tracks swallowing muscle activity. Researchers will enroll 20 healthy adults and 20 people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The goal is to see if the device can accurately measure swallowing, which could lead…