DYSPHAGIA

This study tests whether a one-year, smartphone-supported care program can help stroke patients with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) avoid lung infections and improve their health. About 600 participants will either receive this enhanced follow-up care or standard management.…

This study looks at how helpful endoscopy (a camera test for the stomach and intestines) is for finding the cause of digestive problems in children. Researchers will study 150 children from birth to 18 years old who need this test for issues like chronic diarrhea, vomiting, bleed…

This study tests whether a simple swallowing training program can improve swallowing function and safety in older adults (60+) with mild swallowing difficulties. About 474 participants will practice the program and be monitored for choking, nutrition, and quality of life. The goa…

This study looks at three different methods for checking the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery. The goal is to find which method best prevents common side effects like sore throat, hoarseness, cough, and trouble swallowing after the operation. About 90 w…

This study tests whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to standard therapy can help people with a tracheostomy tube recover swallowing after long-term breathing support. About 238 adults in intensive care will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus the st…

This study looks at 422 stroke patients with swallowing difficulties to see if a feeding tube placed through the mouth and throat helps them recover swallowing faster than the standard tube through the nose. The goal is to find which method is more effective and just as safe. Par…

This study tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device to help people over 70 improve swallowing after a stroke. Twenty participants will receive either the active device or a sham (inactive) device alongside standard speech therapy for three weeks. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether a hand-held mouth exercise device called IQoro can improve swallowing in 100 adults who have had a stroke. Participants will either use the device plus standard care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the device strengthens mouth and throat mu…

This study looks at two ways to feed people who have had a stroke and have trouble swallowing. One method uses a tube that goes through the nose, and the other uses a tube that goes through the mouth. The goal is to see which method helps patients regain their ability to swallow …

This study is testing a new wearable device that tracks muscle activity during swallowing. Researchers will compare the device's readings with standard hospital tests. They plan to enroll 20 healthy adults and 20 people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The goal is to see…

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 app reduces th…

This study will closely examine how the throat and upper esophagus work during swallowing in 160 adults who have swallowing difficulties or signs of extraesophageal reflux. Researchers will use a special probe to measure pressure and flow in the throat over 24 hours. The goal is …

This study tests if using ultrasound during common throat procedures (like nerve blocks or voice injections) helps doctors work more easily and patients feel more comfortable. About 200 adults with cough, vocal cord issues, or swallowing problems will take part. The goal is to se…

This study will follow 460 older adults who have been in the ICU to see how common swallowing problems are and how they affect recovery. Researchers will measure swallowing safety, cough strength, and frailty over time. The goal is to learn more about these issues so doctors can …

This study aims to compare two different devices that measure swallowing pressure and flow in 25 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see how differences in equipment affect the results, which will help standardize these tests for better diagnosis of swallowing problems. Participan…